Science Announcements


Cyber Incident Update for Astronomy Community

6 October 2023

Following the 1 August cybersecurity incident both Gemini North and Gemini South have successfully performed night-time science observations from the base facilities. Gemini North

Gemini Fast Turnaround: October 2023

6 October 2023

We are pleased to announce the monthly Call for Proposals for the Gemini Fast Turnaround (FT) Program. The upcoming deadline is 12:00 (noon) Hawai‘i

Gemini North’s New 3D Vision

6 October 2023

The Gemini Near-Infrared Spectrograph (GNIRS) has been an incredibly productive instrument for the Gemini observatory for the last two decades. Since it

IGRINS-2 Instrument Arrives at Gemini North

6 October 2023

IGRINS-2, a new facility instrument for Gemini North, arrived at Maunakea in Hawai‘i on 15 September 2023. IGRINS-2 achieved a significant milestone

The Gemini South Maintenance Shutdown

6 October 2023

The Gemini South maintenance shutdown began on 2 October 2023 and is expected to continue through 11 November 2023. This planned shutdown will involve

US NGO Completes the Science Verification of the GNIRS XD Pipeline

6 October 2023

GNIRS is Gemini North’s second most subscribed instrument and covers a wide spectral range from 0.8-5.4 micrometers. Since 2010, it has accounted for

US Extremely Large Telescope Program Receives $15.3 Million from the National Science Foundation

29 September 2023

The United States Extremely Large Telescope Program (US-ELTP) today announced it has received $15.3 million from the National Science Foundation to support

IAU Symposium 385 on Astronomy and Satellite Constellations: Pathways Forward

12 September 2023

IAU Symposium 385 will focus on Astronomy and Satellite Constellations: Pathways Forward. It will take place in La Palma, Canary Islands (Spain), 2–6 October