Science Announcements


DECam at 10 years — Looking Back, Looking Forward

10 June 2022

To celebrate 10 years of DECam operations, NOIRLab will hold an in-person community workshop in Tucson 12–14 September 2022. The workshop, DECam at 10

Addressing the Impact of Satellite Constellations on Astronomy: The Pathway Forward

10 June 2022

By Connie Walker Join us on Monday 13 June from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the American Astronomical Society Meeting in Pasadena. Learn about

The US Extremely Large Telescope Program at AAS 240

10 June 2022

By Mark Dickinson The US Extremely Large Telescope Program (US-ELTP) will be at AAS Meeting #240 in Pasadena, home of the project offices for

Live From NOIRLab 1 June: A Conversation With Gemini Director Jen Lotz

27 May 2022

Gemini Director Jen Lotz will be the science guest on Live from NOIRLab on 1 June 2022 at 2p.m. HST/ 5p.m. MST/ 8p.m. EST

NSF Visits Gemini North

27 May 2022

Gemini North hosted a high-level visit from NSF on 10 May 2022. The delegation, pictured here with Jen Lotz, the Gemini Director, included Sean

GeMS Operation from Base Facility

27 May 2022

On 11 April 2022 Gemini South was able to successfully operate its first GeMS run remotely from the La Serena control room, simplifying logistics

GPI Leaving Cerro Pachón for Upgrade

27 May 2022

The Gemini Planet Imager (GPI), an instrument at Gemini South in Chile, is undergoing an upgrade.  Last week GPI was packed into

GHOST Commissioning

27 May 2022

GHOST, the Gemini High-resolution Optical SpecTrograph, is the next Gemini facility instrument and will provide world-class, high-resolution spectroscopic capabilities to the Gemini community