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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Gemini 2012A observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.

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.