GeMS

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GeMS is a multi-conjugate adaptive optics system used on large telescopes to correct atmospheric distortion and produce sharper astronomical images.

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instanceOf adaptive optics instrument
multi-conjugate adaptive optics system
acronymFor Gemini Multi-conjugate adaptive optics System
commissionedOn 2011
corrects atmospheric distortion
wavefront aberrations
enables diffraction-limited imaging in near-infrared
fieldOfView wide-field corrected field
firstLight 2011
fullName Gemini Multi-conjugate adaptive optics System
hasComponent deformable mirror conjugated to ground layer
deformable mirror conjugated to high-altitude layer
deformable mirror conjugated to mid-altitude layer
laser guide star facility
wavefront sensors
hasGoal correction of atmospheric turbulence
production of sharper astronomical images
hostTelescopeType optical/infrared telescope
improves angular resolution
image quality
improvesOver single-conjugate adaptive optics
locatedAt Cerro Pachón
locatedIn Chile
mountedOn Gemini South Nasmyth platform
observatoryType ground-based
operatedAt Gemini South Telescope
operatedBy Gemini Observatory
NSF NOIRLab
linked to: NOIRLab
pairedWith GSAOI
Gemini South Adaptive Optics Imager
provides uniform correction over larger field of view
scienceDomain astronomy
astrophysics
scienceOutput high spatial resolution surveys
precision photometry in crowded fields
telescopeAperture 8.1-metre
usedFor crowded stellar field observations
extragalactic astronomy
galactic astronomy
high-resolution imaging
star cluster studies
uses multiple deformable mirrors
multiple laser guide stars
usesTechnique laser guide star adaptive optics
multi-conjugate adaptive optics
wavelengthRange near-infrared

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