The Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8 meter optical/infrared telescopes located on Mauna Kea one of the best observing sites found on Earth. The Gemini Observatory’s international headquarters is located in Hilo, Hawaii at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s University Park. The technology that was incorporated into the Gemini observatory takes advantage of the advanced thermal imaging controls in a wide variety of infrared applications.
A silver coating was applied to the telescope to enhance the mirror’s unprecedented performance. Other incorporated technologies include the laser guide stars, Adaptive Optics and the multi-object spectroscopy will enable observers to access the latest tools in exploring the universe.
The Gemini was built in cooperation of 7 countries naming, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Australia, Brazil and Argentina. A network was built to provide remote assistance and access to the observatory with the flexibility of “Queue Scheduling” and remote participation, researcher can access anywhere within the Gemini Partnership will be assured the best possible match between observation, instrument and observing conditions.
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