The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is constructing a superlative 8.2 meter optical-infrared telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The SUBARU telescope will saw first-light early in 1999 and be ready for routine research starting in the year 2000. You are invited to join us as we finish construction and bring the telescope into full operation...

The Very Large Telescope Project HOME INDEX SEARCH HELP NEWS ESO is building what will be the World's largest optical telescope array, The Very Large Telescope (VLT). The VLT Project organisation is responsible for the design and construction of the Unit Telescopes, including enclosures, optics, adapter-rotators and coating unit. It is based at the ESO Headquarters in Garching, Germany. The VLT ...

Gemini North, Mauna Kea, Hawai'i Gemini South, Cerro Pachn, Chile Gemini South Dedication Page Gemini North Dedication Page Virtual Tour of Gemini North Current Picture of the Enclosure The Gemini Project is an international partnership that will result in two 8.1-meter telescopes (each telescope has a main mirror over 26 feet across.) One telescope is located on Hawaii's Mauna Kea, and the ...