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Research Centre: Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
Atop Maunakea, a 4,200-metre-high dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, sit two of the worlds most impressive observatories, respectively housing the Canada-France-Hawaii and Gemini North telescopes. Each distinct in its role and purpose, these massive and highly-specialized telescopes provide some of the clearest and most detailed views of our universe.
Research Centre: Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 marked humanitys first close encounter with Pluto, taking planetary exploration to the very edge of our solar system. Following its nine-year trek, NASAs New Horizons spacecraft successfully completed its planetary flyby to collect data and photograph the dwarf planet up-close for the very first time.