The Gemini Facility Calibration Unit (GCal)

The Gemini Facility Calibration Units were built at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre for the Gemini Project.

Both calibration units have now been commissioned and are in use at the telescopes. The project is now closed at the UK ATC. Up to date information for users should be obtained through the Gemini web pages

These pages contain information about the development of the calibration units at UK ATC.

Further information on the GCal Project can be obtained from Suzanne Ramsay Howat.

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