The 12 Days of Solstice – Day 11: A Control Room Tour

Welcome to Gemini’s 12 Days of Solstice! This is a joyous countdown to the longest, or shortest (depending on which hemisphere you live in) day of the year. Visit our blog each day from December 10 – December 21 for Gemini-themed crafts, cartoons, playlists, videos and much, much more.

Day 10: A Control Room Tour

Ever wondered how Gemini Observatory operates our 8.1 meter telescopes? Who does the observing? Do they have to sit outside? Does this involve looking through a telescope eyepiece? Now is your chance to solve these mysteries and more! Today, join Public Information and Outreach Intern Sylvia Kowalski on a tour through the Gemini North Base Facility Control Room.

Music: http://www.bensound.com

Special thanks to Sabrina Pakzad, Jeff Donahue and Joy Pollard.

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the next installment of Gemini’s 12 Days of Solstice countdown!