On Tuesday, December 9th, the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO) and Gemini North hosted a Live from Gemini video event live from the Hilo Base Facility (HBF) control room. Gemini’s Public Information and Outreach Manager Peter Michaud and Assistant Scientist Andre-Nicholas Chene along with International Telescopes Support Office (ITSO) Information and Support Officer Elaina Hyde (in Australia), […]

The coating of a state-of-the art primary mirror is a complex process that requires specialists from several areas, with sufficient training and knowledge. This was demonstrated in October 2015 when the Gemini primary mirror (M1) was successfully recoated by a combined team of specialists from Gemini, the Cerro Tololo Inter-american Observatory (CTIO) and the Southern Astrophysical […]

Gemini astronomer Pascale Hibon chats with students from the San Joaquín School after sharing her insights on a career in research. (Credit: Gemini Observatory/AURA) / La astrónoma de Gemini Pascale Hibon conversa con alumnas del Colegio San Joaquín luego de compartir su historia personal y sus impresiones sobre carreras de investigación. (Crédito: Observatorio Gemini/AURA). Last […]

      For english press here. Una semana de entretención, aprendizaje e incluso de humor destacó la 5ta versión del programa anual de Gemini Viaje al Universo el cual se “repartió” en las aulas locales. “Fue un año excepcional”, dijo la jefa del programa Ma. Antonieta García. “Es obvio que explorar y aprender con […]