Science Announcements


Kitt Peak Director Search Underway

31 July 2010

A search committee has been formed and charged with recommending to NOAO Director David Silva and to AURA the next NOAO Associate Director for

NOAO and the 2010 Decadal Survey Report

31 July 2010

David Silva, Director, National Optical Astronomy Observatory The 2010 Decadal Survey report opens exciting new windows of opportunity for ground-based optical/infrared astronomy and envisions

Gemini e-Newscast #27 -- July 15, 2010

27 July 2010

Initial scientific results from NICI The first two science papers based on observations with the Near-Infrared Coronagraphic Imager (NICI) at Gemini South are now

White Papers Solicited for High-Resolution Optical Spectroscopy

14 July 2010

Introduction Gemini Observatory is embarking on a new round of instrumentation development, with an anticipated emphasis on filling in missing capabilities and replacing aging

2010B OT released

8 June 2010

The 2010B Observing Tool (OT) is now available. This version is needed for 2010B Phase II preparation as well as for fetch/store of any

2010B Programs and Schedule Announced

8 June 2010

The Gemini 2010B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.

June 2010 GeminiFocus - Special 10th Anniversary Issue

28 May 2010

The June 2010 issue of GeminiFocus is now available electronically (downloadable as a PDF). This issue of GeminiFocus celebrates Gemini’s first decade

June 2010 GeminiFocus - Special 10th Anniversary Issue

27 May 2010

The June 2010 issue of GeminiFocus is now available electronically (downloadable as a PDF). This issue of GeminiFocus celebrates Gemini’s first decade