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The US NGO at NSF NOIRLab supports Gemini Observatory users in the stages of the astronomical observing cycle, from proposal to data reduction. Visit our website at https://noirlab.edu/science/programs/csdc/usngo.

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US National Gemini Office@usngo.bsky.social · 14h ago

The Gemini Program Platform (GPP) is Gemini’s next core observatory control system, the platform will replace its primary user interface applications: the Phase I Tool (PIT) and the Phase II Observing Tool (OT).

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US National Gemini Office@usngo.bsky.social · 3d ago

Gemini South’s laser system is creating a 5-star constellation 90 km up to fight its worst enemy: atmospheric turbulence. These "stars" let the telescope correct blurring in real-time. #astronomy 📸: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/AURA/NSF/M. Paredes

A long-exposure night photograph of the Gemini South Telescope building sitting on a dark hilltop on Cerro Pachón against a glowing orange horizon. Above the observatory, thousands of star trails form concentric circular arcs swirling across the dark blue sky toward the upper left. A vibrant yellow laser beam extends vertically from the center of the illuminated telescope dome straight up into the starry sky. A winding road at the base of the hill shows streaks of bright yellow light from a moving vehicle.
US National Gemini Office@usngo.bsky.social · 3d ago

Gemini South’s laser system is creating a 5-star constellation 90 km up to fight its worst enemy: atmospheric turbulence. These "stars" let the telescope correct blurring in real-time. #astronomy 📸: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/AURA/NSF/M. Paredes

A long-exposure night photograph of the Gemini South Telescope building sitting on a dark hilltop on Cerro Pachón against a glowing orange horizon. Above the observatory, thousands of star trails form concentric circular arcs swirling across the dark blue sky toward the upper left. A vibrant yellow laser beam extends vertically from the center of the illuminated telescope dome straight up into the starry sky. A winding road at the base of the hill shows streaks of bright yellow light from a moving vehicle.