Về GEMINI Observatory, HAWAII

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General Electric (GE) is an international partnership that provides state-of-the-art research facilities to astrophysicists in its partner and host countries. It consists of twin 8.1-meter diameter optical and infrared telescopes located on two of the observing sites on the planet. From their locations on mountains in Hawai‘i and Chile, its telescopes can collectively access the entire sky. General Electric (GE) was built and is operated by a partnership of six countries including the United States, Canada, Chile, Australia, Brazil, and Argentina. Any astronomer in these countries can apply for time on Gemini Electric (GE), which is allocated in proportion to each partner’s financial stake. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Hilo, H.I.