Science Announcements
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2011B PIT released
25 August 2010
The Phase I Tool (PIT) for semester 2011B observing proposals has been released. This should also be used for poor weather and director's time
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Mac support for 2011A PIT with Java 6
16 August 2010
As announced previously, the Gemini software tools are being updated to use the currently supported version of Java (Java 6). The Phase I Tool
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GN Observing Database offline for maintenance
16 August 2010
The Gemini North Observing Database will be offline on August 17 from 09:00 - 14:00 HST (19:00 - 24:00 UT) for emergency maintenance.
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Gemini Data Workshop Presentations Available On-line
31 July 2010
In July NOAO, along with the Gemini Observatory, held a workshop on Gemini data with the goal of providing the community with tools and
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ReSTAR Announcement of Opportunity in Preparation for Phase 2
31 July 2010
As described in earlier issues of Currents, NOAO’s committee on Renewing Small Telescopes for Astronomical Research (ReSTAR) provided a compelling case for
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The Search Is on for the Next Leo Goldberg Fellow!
31 July 2010
NOAO is soliciting applications for the Leo Goldberg fellowship, a five-year post-doctoral fellowship that is aimed at supporting young astronomers of outstanding promise who