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Gemini North telescope, Hawaii
Gemini North telescope dome on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. This 8-metre optical/infrared telescope was completed in 1999. Gemini Norths twin telescope, Gemini South is located in Cerro Pachon, Chile. Together, the two telescopes give coverage of virtually the entire night sky. The Canada-France-Hawaii telescope (CFHT) is seen in the background. The Milky Way, a band of stars in the night sky that is a view of our own spiral galaxy from the inside, is at top left
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This breathtaking print captures the awe-inspiring Gemini North telescope dome perched on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Completed in 1999, this remarkable 8-meter optical/infrared telescope stands as a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable curiosity about the universe. Gemini North's twin counterpart, Gemini South, can be found in Cerro Pachon, Chile. Together, these two telescopes provide comprehensive coverage of the entire night sky. As if that wasn't enough celestial wonderment in one frame, the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope (CFHT) graces the background with its presence. Gazing at this image transports us into a realm where science and beauty intertwine seamlessly. The Milky Way stretches across the top left corner like an ethereal band of stars—a mesmerizing view of our own spiral galaxy from within. As evening descends upon this astronomical oasis, twilight casts a magical glow over the observatories dotting Mauna Kea's summit. These domes symbolize humanity's tireless pursuit of knowledge and understanding beyond our earthly confines. In this single photograph lies a glimpse into astrophysics and astrophysical wonders yet to be discovered. It reminds us that there is so much more to explore beyond what meets our eyes in visible light—through infrared observations and other advanced technologies lie hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured not just an image but also an invitation—to look up at the night sky with
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