The National Science Foundation of the United States of America

$6,207,439.00 CAD

≈ 80 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
International Astronomical Observatories Program
Recipient country
United States
Fiscal year
2021-2022
Agreement period
September 15, 2021 – September 30, 2022
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2021-2022-Q2-00006

Published purpose

The Gemini Facilities consist of two identical optical-infrared telescopes with a primary mirror diameter of 8m, associated instruments and equipment, anciliary buildings, and support services related to the technical operations and to the scientific research conducted by astronomers.

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