Science Announcements
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2011B Programs and Schedule Announced
12 June 2011
The Gemini 2011B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.
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2011B Observing Tool Released
1 June 2011
The Gemini 2011B Observing Tool (OT) is now available for download or via updating an existing installation of the OT. This version is required
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GPI science campaign
16 May 2011
There was great interest in the Gemini Planet Imager campaign science program, with a total of over 6500 hours of time requested. The approved
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Gemini Director Announcement
28 April 2011
AURA announced that Doug Simons, Director of the Gemini Observatory, will step down at the end of his term on May 18, 2011. The
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Gemini e-Newscast #30 -- April 27, 2011
18 April 2011
Science results from GNIRS on Gemini North GNIRS is now fully back in service on Gemini North. It is a heavily-subscribed instrument, accounting for
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Conceptual Design Studies for a Gemini High-Resolution Optical Spectrograph
5 April 2011
Gemini has issued an announcement of opportunity for conceptual design studies of a high-resolution optical spectrograph. Please see the complete announcement at the Federal