Science Announcements


The First Gigayear(s) Conference — First Announcement

10 July 2024

NSF NOIRLab was established in 2019 to enable and share breakthrough discoveries in astronomy and astrophysics with state-of-the-art ground-based observatories, data products, and services

June Issue of the NOIRLab Mirror Newsletter Highlights News and Milestones for the NOIRLab Community

24 June 2024

The seventh (June 2024) edition of The NOIRLab Mirror newsletter is now available. This biannual publication focuses on news for the NOIRLab community and

NOIRLab Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in Chile

24 June 2024

NOIRLab is starting a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at its site in La Serena, Chile. The program, which builds on the success

Happy Birthday Gemini North!

13 June 2024

On 25 June the Gemini North telescope will celebrate 25 years since first light! The richness of Gemini's discoveries has revolutionized our vision of

Gemini 2024B Observing Programs & Schedule

13 June 2024

The International Gemini Observatory 2024B observing programs and schedule have been announced. Note that the latest version of the Observing Tool is required to

Gemini Strategic Planning — Request for Community Input

13 June 2024

As we envision the future of Gemini Observatory, we recognize the importance of engaging with diverse voices within the astronomical community. To facilitate this

Gemini Fast Turnaround: June 2024

13 June 2024

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

From Galileo’s 2-inch telescope to Gemini’s twin 8.1-meter mirrors — Gemini at EAS 2024 in Padova

13 June 2024

Gemini Observatory staff will attend the European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting from 1–5 July 2024 in Padova (Italy). In the town where Galileo