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Science 8 August 1997:
Vol. 277. no. 5327, pp. 758 - 759
DOI: 10.1126/science.277.5327.758b
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ASTRONOMY:
Gemini Woos Australia to Replace Chile

Jeffrey Mervis

Friction between Chile and the other partners in a U.S.-led consortium building twin, 8-meter telescopes in Hawaii and Chile is threatening to cause a cash-flow problem that could delay construction. Officials for the $184 million project, known as Gemini, are so concerned that they are negotiating with Australia to become a partner and pay the 5% share previously promised by Chile, where a 3-year legislative battle over the project's legal standing has so far blocked payment. They have given Chile until 1 September to pass an acceptable law and be reinstated as a partner.

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