NOIRLab

NOIRLab, the U.S. National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory based in Tucson, Arizona, serves as the premier national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. Funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, NOIRLab operates and maintains a suite of world-class telescopes and advanced imaging instruments, including the Gemini Observatory and the Vera Rubin Observatory, enabling cutting-edge astrophysical research. The laboratory provides critical infrastructure and observational data to the global astronomical community, facilitating studies on exoplanets, galaxy evolution, dark matter, and dark energy. Its integrated technology platforms leverage adaptive optics, spec...