Science Announcements


Updated beta version of the Gemini IRAF package released

17 August 2011

An updated beta version of the Gemini IRAF package (v1.11beta2) has been released. This version is required for processing new GNIRS data from Gemini

NOAO Community Workshops on DECam and BigBOSS

31 July 2011

As previously announced via email, NOAO is hosting community workshops on DECam and BigBOSS, instruments that are coming to the Blanco and Mayall 4-m

Timothy Beers to Head Kitt Peak National Observatory

31 July 2011

Dr. Timothy C. Beers will join NOAO as the Associate Director for the Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), beginning 10 October 2011. As Kitt

Science Collaboration Opportunities with the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope

31 July 2011

The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) invites the US astronomy and physics communities to take part in shaping the science of the LSST through

ReSTAR Phase 2 Proposals Received and Reviewed

31 July 2011

As reported in the last issue of Currents, NOAO has been engaged in a selection process to identify collaborators for the second three-year phase

NOAO at the Science Frontiers of New Worlds, New Horizons

31 July 2011

by David Silva, NOAO Director We welcome your thoughts on any aspect of this article, including your views on questions such as: What are

Gemini e-Newscast #32 -- July 29, 2011

26 July 2011

Legacy image of a newly-discovered planetary nebula Gemini has released a legacy image of a planetary nebula that was recently identified by Austrian amateur

Soliciting feedback on PIT/OT Solaris support

14 July 2011

Use of the Solaris operating system in astronomy has decreased significantly in the last 10 years. Therefore, Gemini is considering no longer distributing Solaris