Science Announcements


GeMS Update

23 September 2013

The Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System (GeMS) was off the Gemini South telescope during the Chilean winter, allowing for work to simplify the use

2014A Proposal Deadline Imminent

23 September 2013

The deadline to submit observing proposals for the 2014A semester is nearly here. The date varies by partner, with the earliest being Thursday, September

Australian Student Imaging Contest Winner

23 September 2013

In a special Live from Gemini videoconference event last week, students from St. Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot, Queensland celebrated the release of

Gemini Planet Imager Progress

23 September 2013

Testing is well underway and the team reports that GPI’s computers are operational, software integration is complete, and mechanisms are tested and operational, including

2013B Observing Tool update available

13 September 2013

A new Observing Tool (OT 2013B.1.2.2) is available via download or the OT auto-update feature. This is a recommended updated, especially for FLAMINGOS-2 PIs

2013B Observing Tool update available

12 September 2013

A new Observing Tool (OT 2013B.1.2.2) is available via download or the OT auto-update feature. This is a recommended updated, especially for FLAMINGOS-2 PIs

Observing databases offline briefly September 12

10 September 2013

The Gemini observing databases will be be offline for about an hour on Thursday, September 12 while some patches are installed. During this time

Observing databases offline September 5 (North) and 9 (South)

2 September 2013

The Gemini observing databases will be offline for several hours while we perform quarterly software updates. Gemini North will be offline on Thursday September