The Gemini 8-meter telescopes project

Author

Kurz, Richard J.

Author_Institution

Gemini 8-Meter Telescopes Project, Tucson, AZ, USA

Volume

1

fYear

1997

fDate

1-8 Feb 1997

Firstpage

7

Abstract

The Gemini Telescopes Project is an international partnership of the U.S., U.K., Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil to build two telescopes, one in the northern hemisphere and one in the south. The telescopes will achieve an unprecedented combination of light-gathering power and image quality over the infrared, optical and ultraviolet spectral regions observable from the ground. The facilities are intended to exploit the best natural observing conditions at the sites to carry out a broad range of astronomical research programs undertaken by the National communities of the partner countries. First light on Gemini-North is scheduled for 1998 and for Gemini-South in the year 2000, with handover to operations in 2000 and 2001, respectively

Keywords

astronomical techniques; astronomical telescopes; physical instrumentation control; telescopes; 1998; 8 m; Argentina; Brazil; CCD array; Canada; Chile; Gemini Telescopes Project; Gemini-North; Gemini-South; National communities; UK; US; astronomical research; focus correction; image quality; thermal control; Buildings; Image quality; Infrared imaging; Infrared spectra; Instruments; Mirrors; Optical design; Optical devices; Telescopes; Ventilation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace Conference, 1997. Proceedings., IEEE

Conference_Location

Snowmass at Aspen, CO

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3741-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AERO.1997.574254

Filename

574254