Building Gemini South
The dome enclosure of the Gemini South telescope at Cerro Pachón under construction. In this photo taken on 22 April 1998, the dome's vent gates are being installed. These gates are openings in the dome which help regulate the temperature of the telescope.
Credit:NOIRLab
About the Image
| Id: | 02424-CC |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | Oct. 12, 2023, 3 p.m. |
| Size: | 2500 x 1667 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Gemini South |
| Category: | Gemini Observatory |
