Science Announcements
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Letters of Intent Required for Large and Long Programs by February 3
16 January 2014
Each prospective proposer of a Large and Long Program at Gemini is required to submit a letter of intent. The deadline is February 3
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First Light from GPI
16 January 2014
The first light images from the Gemini Planet Imager (GPI) show a performance gain of nearly a factor of ten over the previous generation
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Gemini North Shutdown and Progress
16 January 2014
The Gemini North telescope remains closed following the failure of the dome shutter mechanism. The large crane required for the repair will be in
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Northern Observing Database offline Jan 9-10
8 January 2014
The Gemini North Observing Database will be offline for ~1 hour for hardware maintenance starting at ~10am HST on January 9. During this time
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AAS Town Halls
31 December 2013
Transforming NOAO – A Status report (Tuesday, 6 January, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm, Room 6A) Join David Silva, NOAO Director, for his annual
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Gemini North Unavailable Until January 24, 2014
30 December 2013
The shutter opening system of the Gemini North enclosure has suffered a catastrophic and unexpected failure (see Figure). Access to the components within the