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