Science Announcements


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

Gemini and Subaru recently hosted WFMOS science meeting on May 19th through 21st

17 June 2008

Gemini and Subaru jointly hosting a WFMOS science meeting on May 19th through 21st

2008B Observing Tool released

12 June 2008

The 2008B Observing Tool to support remaining 2008A observations and the start of semester 2008B is now available.

Semester 2008B allocations announced

12 June 2008

The allocations for successful Gemini 2008B observing programs have now been announced. Please check the 2008B schedules page for more information.

Observing databases offline

9 June 2008

Starting on Tuesday, June 10 the Gemini Observatory observing databases will be upgraded in preparation for semester 2008B and so will not be accessible