GeMS (Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf adaptive optics system
gptkbp:aperture 8.1 meters
gptkbp:country gptkb:Chile
gptkbp:enables wide-field adaptive optics correction
gptkbp:fieldOfView 85 arcseconds
gptkbp:firstLight 2011
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GeMS (Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System)
gptkbp:improves image resolution
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Gemini_South_Telescope
gptkbp:notableFor first multi-conjugate adaptive optics system on an 8-meter class telescope
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Gemini_Observatory
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:GSAOI_(Gemini_South_Adaptive_Optics_Imager)
gptkbp:scientificGoals photometry
astrometry
astronomical imaging
gptkbp:uses multiple deformable mirrors
multiple laser guide stars
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gemini_South_Observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5