Science Announcements

International Gemini Observatory Launches New Logo
26 January 2023
New, redesigned Gemini logo inspired by the observatory’s international structure, improved capabilities, and new instrumentation The International Gemini Observatory has unveiled a new logo

Gemini-North Primary Mirror Update
26 January 2023
The Observatory now has a signed agreement in place with Safran-REOSC for the preparatory work, glass repair, and lateral-pad removal for the primary mirror

Switch to Conda-Forge for Installing Gemini Data-Reduction Software
26 January 2023
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has recently announced that it will end support for the main Astroconda channel, which is also used

New Gemini Helpdesk Platform Launches 30 January 2023
26 January 2023
We are pleased to announce that we are moving the Gemini Helpdesk to a new cloud-based platform on 30 January 2023. The general system

Gemini Fast Turnaround: January 2023
19 January 2023
Gemini South is accepting proposals for the Fast Turnaround (FT) program. The upcoming deadline is 12:00 (noon) Hawai‘i Standard Time on 31 January. Successful

New H-alpha Filter for 'Alopeke
28 December 2022
While the speckle camera Zorro at Gemini South got its H-alpha filter right before the pandemic temporarily closed science operations in early March 2020