2019B Call for Proposals Deadline Coming up

Reminder to all potential Gemini PIs – the Call for Proposals for semester 2019B is out, and the deadline for proposals is either 31-March or 1-2 April (depending on Participant, see table below). Special notes on capabilities, visiting instruments etc. this semester include (see the “new and notable” section in the call pages for the complete list):

• This is a B Semester, so proposals for new Large and Long Programs will be accepted for observations beginning in 2019B. It’s not essential to have submitted a Letter of Intent to apply for this program.
• The Gemini community is eligible to propose Hyper Suprime-Cam (HSC) "filler" programs on Subaru in 2019B and beyond; time spent on these poor-weather programs are not charged to the exchange.
• The Gemini North Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) is now commissioned and will be available for science in 2019B.
• Visiting instruments 'Alopeke, POLISH-2 and TEXES, are advertised as available in the North, and Phoenix and Zorro (`Alopeke clone) at Gemini South.
• Unfortunately, the "Bring One, Get One" Student Observer Support Program has been canceled for 2019 due to budget restrictions. We hope to resume funding for this program next year.
• Due to a very small balance of CFHT exchange time this semester, no time is available to the French community in 2019B.