Science Announcements


DRAGONS v3.0 Release

22 October 2021

We are happy to announce the v3.0 release of DRAGONS. This new version includes several new features, new support, and several bug fixes

Gemini-N Adaptive Optics Bench Request for Proposal & Bidders Conference

22 October 2021

On behalf of Gemini Observatory, the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is soliciting competitive proposals to design and build the adaptive

Spectrum Reveals Extreme Exoplanet Is Even More Exotic

22 October 2021

Considered an ultra-hot Jupiter — a place where iron gets vaporized, condenses on the night side and then falls from the sky like rain

New OT for non-sidereal target support

13 October 2021

Gemini will be releasing a new version of the Observing Tool (2021B.1.1.2) on Thursday, October 14, which includes several improvements, most notably support for

DRAGONS v3.0 Released!

13 October 2021

A new version of DRAGONS has been released. This version offers improvements and fixes to the imaging support. New in this version is support for

GMOS-S is back!

8 October 2021

After a thermal cycle performed over the weekend, the detector amplifier #5 is back to its normal performance. CCD1 CTE is also nominal, and

Gemini North back on sky

6 October 2021

Issues with the Acquisition and Guidance unit and secondary mirror control system have been resolved and Gemini North is back on sky. Instrument and

October 2021 Call for Proposals

2 October 2021

Gemini North and South are accepting proposals for the Fast Turnaround (FT) program. Here, we give information specific to this proposal cycle. Please see the other