2012B PIT (new generation) released
March 9th, 2012
The 2012B Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released as part of the 2012B call for proposals. This is a completely new PIT with the following major changes:
Science Operations Announcements
2012B Call for proposals announced
March 1st, 2012
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2012B. The submission deadline is THURSDAY/FRIDAY MARCH 29/30 2012 (the exact deadline varies with partner). The 2012B PIT is entirely new and improved and users are encouraged to get familiar with the new Tool well ahead of the proposal submission deadline.
Observing databases offline March 1
March 8th, 2012
The Gemini Observatory observing databases will be offline for about 1 hour on Thursday March 1
while we perform quarterly software updates.
During this time Observing Tool fetch/store and file transfers will be unavailable
and web report forms will be offline.
Please check this site for further announcements.
FLAMINGOS-2 Lens Failure
February 23rd, 2012
The large collimator lens in FLAMINGOS-2 has been found to be cracked. We are in the process of identifying the causes of the fracture, purchasing
a new lens, and implementing a replacement solution that avoids these problems in the future. Unfortunately, this process will take several months. See the FLAMINGOS-2 status and availability page for the most current information.
Updated 2012A OT available
February 15th, 2012
An updated version of the 2012A OT (2012A.1.2.1) is available for download or via the OT update feature. The update is optional but highly recommended since it contains important new features and bug fixes. If installing from the distribution files, rather than auto-updating, then you must export your local database to XML files with the current OT and then import them into the new OT.
Gemini North ODB back online.
January 12th, 2012
The Gemini North Observing Database is back online. Please submit a Help Desk Ticket if you experience any problems.
New version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.11)
December 30th, 2011
A new version of the
Gemini IRAF package (v1.11) has been released. All users are encouraged
to upgrade to v1.11 of the Gemini IRAF package. Please see
the Gemini Data Processing Software page for more information.
2012A Programs and Schedule Announced
December 16th, 2011
The Gemini 2012A observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.
Updated 2012A OT available
December 15th, 2011
An updated version of the 2012A OT (2012A.1.1.2) is available for download or via the OT update feature. The update is optional but hightly recommended since it contains important bug fixes.
Observing databases online and 2012A OT available
December 1st, 2011
The Gemini observing databases are back online after the quarterly software update, and the latest version of the Gemini Observing Tool (2012A.1.1.1) is now available for download or via updating an existing installation of the OT. This update is required to communicate with the observing databases.
Note that a small update will be released next week, so those with site-wide installations may wish to wait until then to update to the 2012A version.