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Exploring the Universe, Sharing its Wonders

The International Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8.1-meter diameter optical/infrared telescopes located on two of the best observing sites on the planet. From their locations on Maunakea in Hawai‘i and Cerro Pachón in Chile, Gemini Observatory's telescopes can collectively access the entire sky.

The international Gemini Observatory is operated by NSF NOIRLab.

About Gemini

Operations Updates

July 1, 2025

Instrument Announcements

Switchover to new GMOS-N R400 on August 1 (HST)
July 1, 2025

Instrument Announcements

GMOS-N B480 unavailable from July 3 (HST) for ~3 weeks
July 1, 2025

Science Operations Announcements

Mask Cutter unavailable for at least one month
June 4, 2025

2025B OT Available
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Press Releases

Gemini South Observes Shape and Origin of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4

Gemini South Observes Shape and Origin of Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4

April 8, 2025
Planetary System Found Around Nearest Single Star

Planetary System Found Around Nearest Single Star

March 11, 2025

Gemini South Observes Ultra-Hot Nova Erupting With Surprising Chemical Signature

Gemini South Observes Ultra-Hot Nova Erupting With Surprising Chemical Signature

March 5, 2025

A Fiery Rose Captured by Gemini South

A Fiery Rose Captured by Gemini South

February 14, 2025

Gemini North Teams Up With LOFAR to Reveal Largest Radio Jet Ever Seen in the Early Universe

Gemini North Teams Up With LOFAR to Reveal Largest Radio Jet Ever Seen in the Early Universe

February 6, 2025

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International Gemini Observatory

The International Gemini Observatory  provides the astronomical communities in six participant countries with state-of-the-art astronomical facilities that allocate observing time in proportion to each country's contribution. In addition to financial support, each country also contributes significant scientific and technical resources. The national research agencies that form the Gemini partnership include: the US National Science Foundation (NSF), the Canadian National Research Council (NRC), the Chilean Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID), the Brazilian Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, the Argentinean Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, and the Korea Astronomy and Space Institute (KASI). The observatory is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with the NSF. The NSF also serves as the executive agency for the international partnership.     

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