Science Announcements
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Gemini North Observing Database Offline April 26
24 April 2012
Gemini North will be upgrading network hardware on the morning of Thursday April 26, and as a result the Observing Database will be offline
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Gemini e-Newscast #37
23 April 2012
1. Abstract deadline for Gemini Science and User Meeting is Friday! The abstract deadline for the Gemini Science and User meeting is this Friday
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2012B Observing Tool development plans
12 April 2012
Since mid-2011 Gemini has been executing a major software project to improve the Phase I and Phase II user tools. The background and priorities
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Updated version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.11.1)
27 March 2012
An updated version of the Gemini IRAF package (v1.11.1) has been released. All users are encouraged to upgrade to v1.11.1 of the Gemini IRAF
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Call for GeMS+GSAOI community commissioning targets
20 March 2012
The Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System (GeMS) and Gemini South Adaptive Optics Imager (GSAOI) are presently being commissioned at Gemini South. At present, we
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Gemini e-Newscast #36 – March 14, 2012
13 March 2012
1. FLAMINGOS-2 lens failure The large collimator lens of FLAMINGOS-2 has cracked and requires replacement. Replacement lenses have been ordered, and we are consulting