Science Announcements
Program UpdateBuilding the System: A Phased Plan to Address the ReSTAR Recommendations and Priorities
31 July 2008
In a previous issue of Currents, we summarized the recommendations of the ReSTAR (Renewing Small Telescopes for Astronomical Research) committee. The committee studied
Opportunity for Classical Observing at Gemini in 2009A
31 July 2008
Verne V. Smith, Todd Boroson, David Silva The two Gemini telescopes provide several unique and powerful capabilities to US observers, such as full-sky coverage
LSST Science Collaboration Membership Applications Invited
30 June 2008
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) project and NOAO announce the opportunity for interested members of the US astronomy and physics communities to participate
Science with Giant Telescopes—A Report on the Community Workshop
30 June 2008
The discussion surrounding the issue of giant telescopes has brought into sharp focus the broad range of community perspectives on public-access facilities. The Giant
ALTAIR Seeks Community Input
30 June 2008
As described previously in Currents, the Senior Review report urged NOAO to ensure that community access to facilities remains scientifically balanced over all
Outlook: Transitions and Opportunities
30 June 2008
David Silva, Director, National Optical Astronomy Observatory Transitions are a challenge: new housing, new places, and new social networks. Transitions are stressful and energy
