Science Announcements
LSST Science Collaboration Membership Applications Invited
30 June 2008
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project and NOAO announce the opportunity for interested members of the US astronomy and physics communities to participate
Science with Giant Telescopes—A Report on the Community Workshop
30 June 2008
The discussion surrounding the issue of giant telescopes has brought into sharp focus the broad range of community perspectives on public-access facilities. The Giant
ALTAIR Seeks Community Input
30 June 2008
As described previously in Currents, the Senior Review report urged NOAO to ensure that community access to facilities remains scientifically balanced over all
Outlook: Transitions and Opportunities
30 June 2008
David Silva, Director, National Optical Astronomy Observatory Transitions are a challenge: new housing, new places, and new social networks. Transitions are stressful and energy
Gemini and Subaru recently hosted WFMOS science meeting on May 19th through 21st
17 June 2008
Gemini and Subaru jointly hosting a WFMOS science meeting on May 19th through 21st
2008B Observing Tool released
12 June 2008
The 2008B Observing Tool to support remaining 2008A observations and the start of semester 2008B is now available.