Science Operations Announcements
Observing databases offline briefly September 12
Observing databases offline September 5 (North) and 9 (South)
The Gemini observing databases will be offline for several hours while we perform quarterly software updates. Gemini North will be offline on Thursday September 5, and Gemini South will be offline on Monday September 9. During these times the Observing Tool fetch/store and file transfers will be unavailable and web report forms will be offline. The new 2013B Observing Tool, which is an optional but recommended update, will be available for download on Tuesday September 10. Please check this site for further announcements.
GS observing database connections intermittent August 19-23
Gemini South observing database offline Aug 14-16
Gemini South observing database offline July 30
Gemini South observing database offline July 3
2013B Programs and Schedule Announced
The Gemini 2013B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will receive email notification on June 17 2013. Please check the schedules page for more information. Note that the new Observing Tool must be used to access and update 13B programs.
New MOS mask design software released
Northern Observing Database offline June 5
The Gemini North Observing Database will be offline for ~1 hour for hardware maintenance starting at 10am HST. During this time the Observing Tool fetch/store and file transfers will be unavailable. Please check this site for further announcements.