Science Operations Announcements
Soliciting feedback on PIT/OT Solaris support
2011B Programs and Schedule Announced
The Gemini 2011B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information.
2011B Observing Tool Released
Observing database offline June 1
Gemini IRAF package compatibility issues
IRAF COMPATIBILITY ISSUES - FITSUTIL AND IRAF V2.15
March 9, 2011
FITSUTIL Package
The fitsutil package found on iraf.net dates from December 2010. This new version is not compatible with
the current (v1.10) release of Gemini IRAF. Instead users who need to install or re-install fitsutil should
obtain the file from iraf.noao.edu,
http://iraf.noao.edu/iraf/ftp/iraf/extern-v214/.
Software updates complete
2011B call for proposals announced
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2011B. The proposal deadline is March 31, 2011. A new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released to support proposal submissions.
2011B PIT released
The Phase I Tool (PIT) for semester 2011B observing proposals has been released. Poor weather and director's time proposals during the remainder of semester 2011A must continue to use the 2011A PIT.