GMOS-S is back to life!
September 2nd, 2018
... and renewed - After the major optical intervention that allowed to get rid of air bubbles in the lens systems, it started delivering science data again.
Science Operations Announcements
2019A Call for Proposals Announced
August 31st, 2018
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2019A. The submission deadline varies with participant. A new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released to support proposal submissions.
Gemini North Closed Aug 22-26
August 22nd, 2018
Gemini North will be closed from Wednesday, August 22 through Saturday, August 25 due to Hurricane Lane. The availability of web services, including Phase-I submission and the Gemini North Observing Database, may be intermittent during this period. This post will be updated as new information becomes available.
Update 2018-Aug-26 @ 11:15am:
Gemini North web services, including Phase-I submission and the Observing Database, are back online, however, Gemini North will remain closed for the night of Sunday, August 26.
New 2018B PIT Released
July 27th, 2018
On July 27, 2018 a new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) was released with improved security. This version must be used for all future 2018B proposals. Please see the PIT web page for more information about proposing to Gemini.
GMOS-S optical maintenance
July 27th, 2018
GMOS-S came off the telescope on July 18, and after preliminary masurements on the CP instrument lab, the work for the collimator service started this week with the removal of the masks frame and its supporting structure, in order to free the way for the collimator removal.
Gemini South observing database offline June 28
June 28th, 2018
The Gemini South observing database and related services (e.g. image and guide star searches) are currently offline due to a network equipment failure in La Serena. Repair work is ongoing and service will be restored as soon as possible.
Update: The network connection was restored at around 13:00 local time.
GN Laser Schedule
June 20th, 2018
Engineering work on the new Gemini North Laser Guide Star system is taking longer than anticipated and it is not yet clear whether commissioning will take place in Semester 2018B. Therefore, LGS programs have not been included in the 2018B queue and National TACs looked for opportunities to convert LGS+P1 programs to IQ20+P2. If the laser is commissioned within 2018B it will be offered via Fast-Turnaround.
2018B Programs and Schedule Announced
June 15th, 2018
The Gemini 2018B observing programs have now been announced. Notification emails to successful PIs were sent today, June 15 2018. Please check the schedules page for more information. Note that the new Observing Tool must be used to access and update 18B programs.
GS telescope back on sky
June 14th, 2018
GS telescope will be open tonight. Snow and ice removal from the dome continued today, with the help of improving weather conditions. GMOS-S is the only available instrument in the queue for now, GPI and F2 recovery is ongoing.
GS ODB back online
June 12th, 2018
The GS Observing Database is available today after the generator power was restored yesterday afternoon (commercial power is still down). The recovery of the rest of the systems is ongoing. Parts of the dome are still covered with large amounts of ice and it is expected that it will take a few days to be cleared.