Science Announcements


Discovery of an Extremely Nearby Brown Dwarf Pair

14 March 2013

Large proper motion suggested that the object detected with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer satellite, WISE J104915.57-531906, is nearby, with parallax measurements confirming its

Gemini South Shutdown March 25-April 4

14 March 2013

Gemini South will be closed March 25 through April 4, to replace some essential elements of the secondary mirror control system that are failing. 

Semester 2013B Proposals

14 March 2013

The call for proposals for the 2013B semester is now open. The submission deadline varies with partner, with the earliest coming up

The Journey Continues

14 March 2013

The Gemini North flagship public outreach program, Journey through the Universe, is now concluding a full week of educational programs. As this goes online

Gemini e-newscast #45

14 March 2013

The Gemini e-newscast #45 (Mar. 15, 2013) features: Discovery of an Extremely Nearby Brown Dwarf Pair Semester 2013B Proposals The Journey Continues

2013A Observing Tool update available

5 March 2013

The March 5 observing database maintenance is complete and a new Observing Tool (OT 2013A.2.1.1) is available via download or the OT auto-update feature

2013B Call for Proposals Announced

28 February 2013

Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2013B. The submission deadline varies with partner and ranges from THURSDAY MARCH 28 TO

2013B Phase I Tool Released

28 February 2013

The 2013B Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released. This version must be used to generate and submit any proposal for telescope time in