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Naming of the Frederick C. Gillett Gemini Telescope
Inside This Issue • Tribute to Dr. Frederick C. Gillett • Recent Science Highlights On The Cover: “The Heart of the Trifid” The Gemini North GMOS image featured on the cover was obtained as part of an outreach program in Canada. See story on Page 26 for details. Gemini Observatory/GMOS image Gemini North Base Facility
• Altair Adaptive Optics System Update • Galactic Center Conference Report • Safety First at Gemini • The Duke of York Visits Gemini South