Science Announcements


Gemini North Observing Database Online

25 April 2012

The network hardware upgrade at Gemini North is complete and the Observing Database is now back online. Please submit a Help Desk ticket if

Gemini North Observing Database Offline April 26

24 April 2012

Gemini North will be upgrading network hardware on the morning of Thursday April 26, and as a result the Observing Database will be offline

Gemini e-Newscast #37

23 April 2012

1. Abstract deadline for Gemini Science and User Meeting is Friday! The abstract deadline for the Gemini Science and User meeting is this Friday

2012B Observing Tool development plans

12 April 2012

Since mid-2011 Gemini has been executing a major software project to improve the Phase I and Phase II user tools. The background and priorities

Updated version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.11.1)

27 March 2012

An updated version of the Gemini IRAF package (v1.11.1) has been released. All users are encouraged to upgrade to v1.11.1 of the Gemini IRAF

Call for GeMS+GSAOI community commissioning targets

20 March 2012

The Gemini Multi-Conjugate Adaptive Optics System (GeMS) and Gemini South Adaptive Optics Imager (GSAOI) are presently being commissioned at Gemini South. At present, we

Gemini e-Newscast #36 – March 14, 2012

13 March 2012

1. FLAMINGOS-2 lens failure The large collimator lens of FLAMINGOS-2 has cracked and requires replacement. Replacement lenses have been ordered, and we are consulting

2012B PIT (new generation) released

8 March 2012

The 2012B Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released as part of the 2012B call for proposals. This is a completely new PIT with