Science Announcements


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

Gemini e-Newscast #31 -- June 20, 2011

16 June 2011

An unusual luminous outburst from a distant galaxy Andrew Levan (University of Warwick, UK) and collaborators have identified an extremely luminous outburst in a

2011B Programs and Schedule Announced

12 June 2011

The Gemini 2011B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.

2011B Observing Tool Released

1 June 2011

The Gemini 2011B Observing Tool (OT) is now available for download or via updating an existing installation of the OT. This version is required

GPI science campaign

16 May 2011

There was great interest in the Gemini Planet Imager campaign science program, with a total of over 6500 hours of time requested.  The approved

Gemini Director Announcement

28 April 2011

AURA announced that Doug Simons, Director of the Gemini Observatory, will step down at the end of his term on May 18, 2011. The

Gemini e-Newscast #30 -- April 27, 2011

18 April 2011

Science results from GNIRS on Gemini North GNIRS is now fully back in service on Gemini North. It is a heavily-subscribed instrument, accounting for