Science Announcements
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NOAO and the 2010 Decadal Survey Report
31 July 2010
David Silva, Director, National Optical Astronomy Observatory The 2010 Decadal Survey report opens exciting new windows of opportunity for ground-based optical/infrared astronomy and envisions
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Gemini e-Newscast #27 -- July 15, 2010
27 July 2010
Initial scientific results from NICI The first two science papers based on observations with the Near-Infrared Coronagraphic Imager (NICI) at Gemini South are now
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White Papers Solicited for High-Resolution Optical Spectroscopy
14 July 2010
Introduction Gemini Observatory is embarking on a new round of instrumentation development, with an anticipated emphasis on filling in missing capabilities and replacing aging
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2010B OT released
8 June 2010
The 2010B Observing Tool (OT) is now available. This version is needed for 2010B Phase II preparation as well as for fetch/store of any
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2010B Programs and Schedule Announced
8 June 2010
The Gemini 2010B 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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June 2010 GeminiFocus - Special 10th Anniversary Issue
28 May 2010
The June 2010 issue of GeminiFocus is now available electronically (downloadable as a PDF). This issue of GeminiFocus celebrates Gemini’s first decade