Keeping Gemini South in Good Shape
The Gemini South telescope, half of the International Gemini Observatory, had its Cassegrain wrap removed as part of a maintenance shutdown. The shutdown was focused on recoating the telescope's primary mirror as well as other critical maintenance tasks.
Credit:NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
About the Image
Id: | 20231003_134354-CC |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | Nov. 1, 2023, 2:50 p.m. |
Size: | 1589 x 1192 px |
About the Object
Name: | Gemini South |
Category: | Gemini Observatory |