GEM - The Galactic Emission Mapping Project
GEM Operation in Colombia
GEM observations were made from near de Leyva, Colombia
which is close to the equator
(for the first half of 1995).
The following photos show the equipment and a sample map
from that period.
GEM Instrument Operating near Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Photo
of the preliminary GEM 408 GHz map from Colombia.
Photo
of the GEM dish operating near Villa de Leyva, Colombia
very close to the equator.
Photo
of the 5 GHz receiver being mounted in GEM dish.
Photo
of the GEM dish operating near Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Photo
of the GEM dish operating near Villa de Leyva, Colombia
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