Gemini Researchers Receive Prestigious Canadian Award
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Figure 1. Christian Marois, David Lafrenière et René Doyon.
Figure 1. Christian Marois, David Lafrenière et René Doyon.
Image Caption: Mariska Kriek works outside on Mauna Kea while in Hawaii for an observing run at Gemini.
Doug Simons
Director, Gemini Observatory
Gemini Observatory announces an opportunity for new Large and Long Programs. Eligible PIs are invited to propose scientific investigations to begin observation in the 2015B semester. Letters of Intent are due February 2 2015, and completed proposals are due March 31 2015. Details and requirements are available in the Announcement of Opportunity.
In a milestone statement distributed moments ago by the GPI Pre-delivery Acceptance Review Committee, Chair Stephen Goodsell announced that GPI is now clear for shipment from the University of California Santa Cruz to Gemini South in Chile.The Committee’s final report is slated for release on July 26th, but a statement sumarizing the results of the review is available now - GPI Review Committee: Final Day Statement 41 KB