An interior view of the Gemini South telescope during propagation of the laser guide star system during on-sky testing of the laser system. See media advisory for details Full Resolution TIF (33 MB) Medium Resolution JPG (135 KB) Gemini Observatory Image/Video Usage Policy

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The Gemini South telescope on Cerro Pachón in Chile is illuminated by the setting moon (visible on left, through vent-gate). At the bottom of this fisheye lens view, the Near-Infrared Cronagraphic Imager (NICI) is illuminated. NICI is currently being used extensively in planet-search programs due to its ability to see faint objects very close to bright stars.

Stars reflect off the protected silver coating on the 8.1-meter Gemini South telescope primary mirror. The image was obtained shortly after the first successful silver coating on a large astronomical telescope in May 2004.

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Here is a time lapse image of Gemini South with the moon rising. Full Resolution TIF (16.5 MB) Medium Resolution JPG (276 KB) Gemini Observatory Image/Video Usage Policy

View of the Gemini South telescope through the open thermal vents as the sun sets.

Ariel view of the Gemini South Observatory at sunrise.

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Link to Gemini Observatory 8.5x11 Print.

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