Gemini Planet Imager produces stunning observations in its first year
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 18:40
in Astronomy & Space
The Gemini Planet Imager GPI is an advanced instrument designed to observe the environments close to bright stars to detect and study Jupiter-like exoplanets (planets around other stars) and see protostellar material (disk, rings) that might be lurking next to the star.