Science Announcements


Gemini IRAF v1.10 Released!

29 July 2009

We are delighted to announce the release of the long-awaited PyRAF-compatible version of the Gemini Data Reduction IRAF Package, release number v1.10. For additional

New Gemini Deputy Director & Head of Science

17 June 2009

Gemini Director Doug Simons is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nancy Levenson as the new Deputy Director & Head of Science of

New Associate Director for Development

17 June 2009

With great pleasure Gemini Director Doug Simons announces the appointment of Dr. Eric Tollestrup to the position of Associate Director for Development at Gemini

09B Programs and Schedules Announced

8 June 2009

The Gemini 2009B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification; the 09B OT and the Phase 2 skeletons

2009B PIT released

7 June 2009

The Phase I Tool (PIT) for semester 2009B observing proposals has been released. This should also be used for poor weather and director's time

2009B OT released

2 June 2009

The 2009B Observing Tool (OT) is now available. This version is needed for 2009B Phase II preparation as well as for fetch/store of any

Science with Adaptive Optics on Large Telescopes

27 May 2009

Adaptive Optics dramatically improves the performance of telescopes. Over the past few years facility AO systems have become a reality on large telescopes. Significant

Gemini Board WFMOS Resolution

14 May 2009

Message from the Director Regarding WFMOS By Doug Simons On May 12-13 the Gemini Board met to discuss, among other topics, the future of