Science Announcements


System Development Workshop on “Spectroscopy in the Era of LSST”

30 November 2012

Spectroscopic follow-up observations of LSST discoveries will play an important, often critical, role in fulfilling the scientific promise of LSST. To prepare for science

GeMS/GSAOI programs selected for SV observations in 2012B

28 November 2012

The list of accepted programs for GeMS/GSAOI System Verification observations is now available. The deadline for Phase II submission is November 6, 2012.

System Roadmap Committee Statement on the NSF/AST Portfolio Review: Your Endorsement Sought

31 October 2012

The Ground-based OIR System Roadmap Committee (SRC) has issued a statement on the NSF/AST Portfolio Review Committee (PRC) report. The statement, based on the 

Report from the October 2012 STAC meeting

16 October 2012

Report from the October 2012 STAC meeting (PDF) is available here.

Gemini e-Newscast #41

27 September 2012

Sep 28, 2012 Sharpest-ever ground-based optical images of Pluto and Charon Using speckle imaging techniques and their own camera, the Differential Spectral Survey Instrument

Updated 2012B Observing Tool released

30 August 2012

A new version of the Gemini Observing Tool (2012B.3.1.1) is now available for download or via updating an existing installation of the OT. This

2013A Call for Proposals Announced

30 August 2012

Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2013A. The submission deadline varies with partner and ranges from THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27 TO

2013A Phase I Tool Released

26 August 2012

The 2013A Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released. This version must be used to generate and submit GeMS/GSAOI Science Verification proposals. The