Science Operations Announcements

Observing databases offline August 17

August 14th, 2009

The observing databases will be offline for maintenance during the morning hours at each site on Monday, August 17. Fetch/store and TOO triggering will not be functional during these periods. Please check this site for further announcements. An optional OT update will be available when the maintenance is finished.

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NIRI Available for Science Observations

August 14th, 2009

More information here

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Gemini IRAF v1.10 Released!

July 30th, 2009

We are delighted to announce the release of the long-awaited PyRAF-compatible version of the Gemini Data Reduction IRAF Package, release number v1.10.

For additional information, instructions and download of the package go to the Gemini Data Processing Software page.

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09B Programs and Schedules Announced

June 9th, 2009

The Gemini 2009B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification; the 09B OT and the Phase 2 skeletons will be available on Friday June 12 2009. The 2009B queue summary will also be available on Friday.

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2009B OT released

June 3rd, 2009

The 2009B Observing Tool (OT) is now available. This version is needed for 2009B Phase II preparation as well as for fetch/store of any programs in the observing databases.

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Observing Databases Offline

June 8th, 2009

Starting on Tuesday, June 9 the Gemini Observatory observing databases will be upgraded in preparation for semester 2009B. The Gemini North database will not be accessible by the Observing Tool (OT) or the web report forms between June 9 and 12. The Gemini South database will be offline during the day of June 12. The 2009B OT will be available on Friday, June 12 and will be needed for subsequent fetch/store operations. Please check this site for further announcements.

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2009B Call for Proposals

February 27th, 2009

Gemini Observatory invites its community to propose scientific investigations for the 2009B semester, 1 August 2009 - 31 January 2010. The submission deadline is March 31st 2009.

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2009B PIT released

June 8th, 2009

The Phase I Tool (PIT) for semester 2009B observing proposals has been released. This should also be used for poor weather and director's time proposals during the remainder of semester 2009A.