Shared-risk With New GMOS-N Detectors

The new GMOS-N Hamamatsu detector array has been used for first science observations since March 26. Observations are currently being carried out in shared-risk mode, while the detector characterization and update of the data reduction software are ongoing. A commissioning version of the data reduction package, compatible with the new detectors for the main observing modes, will be released this week. This release will not provide science-quality results, but can be used as a quick-look tool for a qualitative data assessment. The science commissioning team is currently focusing on measuring and testing the main detector parameters relevant for science-quality data reductions. The full release of the data reduction package, including final parameters for the GMOS-N Hamamatsu detectors, is expected to be available in July.