Science Announcements
Community Engagement with Rubin Observatory Commissioning
30 July 2021
Members of the US and Chilean science communities are invited to work jointly with the Rubin Observatory Commissioning Team in contributing to an efficient and successful transition to Operations.
WIYN’s NEID Begins its Mission of Exoplanet Discovery
30 July 2021
A new tool for the discovery of planets beyond the Solar System, NEID has begun its science mission at the WIYN 3.5m Telescope at KPNO. NEID will also acquire extensive spectra of the Sun that will be made public immediately.
Rubin Observatory Project & Community Workshop
30 July 2021
The 2021 Workshop will be held virtually 9-13 August 2021. Registration is now open, and there is no registration fee.
SOAR Calibration Wavefront Sensor Upgrade
30 July 2021
The recent upgrade to the SOAR telescope Calibration Wavefront Sensor system has extended the lifetime of this critical component. New CCD cameras, optics, and an updated version of the software control system were installed.
Press Release — Astronomers Uncover Briefest Supernova-Powered Gamma-Ray Burst
26 July 2021
Astronomers have discovered the shortest-ever gamma-ray burst (GRB) caused by the implosion of a massive star. Using the international Gemini Observatory, a Program of
VIRTUAL GEMINI SCIENCE MEETING Second Announcement
21 July 2021
Gemini Observatory is excited to host its first-ever virtual science meeting! This meeting will be a combination of invited talks, observatory updates, hands-on training