Science Announcements


GS observing database offline

26 March 2013

The Gemini South observing database (ODB) is currently offline due to a power failure at Cerro Pachon. During this period it will not be

Updated 2013B PIT fixes guide star bug

25 March 2013

A bug in PIT 2013.2.1 prevents the calculation of guide star availability for the given target, instrument configuration, and weather conditions. This does not

Image quality of FLAMINGOS-2 lab measurements

21 March 2013

Initial assessment of the imaging performance of FLAMINGOS-2 shows on-axis FWHM~0.35 arcsec in the central region, and FWHM~0.44 arcsec out to 2.5 arcminutes radius

Discovery of an Extremely Nearby Brown Dwarf Pair

14 March 2013

Large proper motion suggested that the object detected with NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer satellite, WISE J104915.57-531906, is nearby, with parallax measurements confirming its

Gemini South Shutdown March 25-April 4

14 March 2013

Gemini South will be closed March 25 through April 4, to replace some essential elements of the secondary mirror control system that are failing. 

Semester 2013B Proposals

14 March 2013

The call for proposals for the 2013B semester is now open. The submission deadline varies with partner, with the earliest coming up

The Journey Continues

14 March 2013

The Gemini North flagship public outreach program, Journey through the Universe, is now concluding a full week of educational programs. As this goes online

Gemini e-newscast #45

14 March 2013

The Gemini e-newscast #45 (Mar. 15, 2013) features: Discovery of an Extremely Nearby Brown Dwarf Pair Semester 2013B Proposals The Journey Continues