Science Announcements


2014A Phase I Tool update available

2 February 2014

A new 2014A Phase I Tool (PIT 2014A-SV 2014.1.2) has been released to support 2014A poor weather, director's time, and GPI early

Gemini North Dome Shutter Repair Shutdown UPDATE as of 2/7/14

2 February 2014

The repairs to the shutter drive unit on the exterior of the Gemini North dome appear to be reaching the home stretch with a

2014A Observing Tool update released

26 January 2014

An updated to the 2014A Observing Tool (2014A.1.2.5) has been released and is available from the downloads site. This is an optional but recommended

Letters of Intent Required for Large and Long Programs by February 3

16 January 2014

Each prospective proposer of a Large and Long Program at Gemini is required to submit a letter of intent. The deadline is February 3

First Light from GPI

16 January 2014

The first light images from the Gemini Planet Imager (GPI) show a performance gain of nearly a factor of ten over the previous generation

Gemini North Shutdown and Progress

16 January 2014

The Gemini North telescope remains closed following the failure of the dome shutter mechanism. The large crane required for the repair will be in

Northern Observing Database offline Jan 9-10

8 January 2014

The Gemini North Observing Database will be offline for ~1 hour for hardware maintenance starting at ~10am HST on January 9. During this time

AAS Town Halls

31 December 2013

Transforming NOAO – A Status report (Tuesday, 6 January, 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm, Room 6A) Join David Silva, NOAO Director, for his annual