Gemini South and SOAR telescopes at night, Chile

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Gemini South and the SOAR (Southern Astrophysical Research) telescope on Cerro Pachon, Chile, with the Milky Way in the night sky. Gemini South (centre right) can be seen projecting a laser guide star (LGS) into the night sky.

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