Gemini Observatory
Space, Astronomy & Physical Sciences
Where
670 N A'ohoku Place, Hilo, HI, 96720
Overview
Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8.1-meter optical and infrared telescopes located atop premier observing peaks in Hawaii and Chile. Operated by NSF NOIRLab on behalf of an international partnership, the telescopes provide full sky coverage to investigate distant galaxies, stellar nurseries, and active quasars. Equipped with advanced adaptive optics and diffraction-limited imaging instruments, Gemini Observatory delivers sharp views of the universe to global astronomers.