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Gemini North Telescope Inaugurated

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 1999 is “Gemini North Telescope Inaugurated,” an image. It is credited to Credit: (c)1999 By Neelon Crawford www.PolarFineArts.com. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

Gemini North Telescope Inaugurated
Credit: (c)1999 By Neelon Crawford www.PolarFineArts.com Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A new mammoth telescope has begun to inspect the northern sky. The 8-meter Gemini North telescope, pictured above , was dedicated last week in Hawaii, with images documenting its unprecedented abilities being released.”

— APOD editors, June 29, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 29, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: (c)1999 By Neelon Crawford www.PolarFineArts.com
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 129 words

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