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NOAO Long Range Plan: FY 2005-2009

Assembly and test of the NOAO Extremely Wide Field Infrared Imager (NEWFIRM) nears completion. This 4K square infrared camera will be available on the Mayall telescope in 2006 and subsequently shared between the Mayall and the Blanco. This powerful infrared survey instrument will complement the scientific capabilities of Gemini.

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