Latest News

Status of GNIRS as of June 2008.

The following news items contain information about the overheating incident which has led to GNIRS being temporarily removed from use:

15 May 2007
Further details on recovery plan

14 May 2007
Recovering from the GNIRS overheating incident

Previous News Items

12 Dec 2005
Upgrade Results, New Instrument Scientist and Other News
During 3rd quarter 2005, GNIRS underwent major servicing, including replacement of the thorium-coated lenses on the short camera that produced radiation events on the detector, installation of a broader and more sensitive cross-dispersed filter and two additional narrowband filters for acquisition.

7 Dec 2004
NGO Phase II and Status Update for 2005A

2 Jan 2004
Announcement of System Verification Opportunities for first GNIRS modes sent to National Offices.

12 Dec 2003
GNIRS mounted on side port 5 on Gemini-South telescope and sees first twilight [image]

3 Nov 2003
GNIRS is unpacked on Cerro Pachon [image]

24 Oct 2003
GNIRS leaves NOAO Tucson after successful completion of pre-ship Acceptance testing [image]

Last update: 23 May 2007; Henry Lee. Previous edits by Bernadette Rodgers