Science Announcements
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2012B Call for proposals announced
29 February 2012
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2012B. The submission deadline is THURSDAY/FRIDAY MARCH 29/30 2012 (the exact deadline varies with
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FLAMINGOS-2 Lens Failure
22 February 2012
The large collimator lens in FLAMINGOS-2 has been found to be cracked. We are in the process of identifying the causes of the fracture
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Updated 2012A OT available
14 February 2012
An updated version of the 2012A OT (2012A.1.2.1) is available for download or via the OT update feature. The update is optional but
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Input to the NSF/AST Portfolio Review
31 January 2012
Many groups and individuals provided NOAO-related input to the NSF/AST Portfolio Review during the community comment period, which ended on 31 January. The Portfolio
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Call for White Papers to define the Gemini InfraRed-Optical Spectrometer (GIROS)
12 January 2012
UPDATED FEBRUARY 7 January 2012 Introduction Gemini Observatory is embarked on a new round of instrumentation development, with an emphasis on creating as competitive
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Gemini North ODB back online.
11 January 2012
The Gemini North Observing Database is back online. Please submit a Help Desk Ticket if you experience any problems.