Science Announcements

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