OCTOCAM Team Welcomes Massimo Robberto as Principal Investigator
Gemini Observatory announces Dr. Massimo Robberto of Space Telescope Science Institute and Johns Hopkins University as the new OCTOCAM Principal Investigator (PI). OCTOCAM is a next-generation astronomical instrument designed for the 8-meter Gemini South telescope in Chile.
2018B Call for Proposals announced
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2018B. The submission deadline varies with participant. A new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released to support proposal submissions.
SEG Meeting Registration Now Open
Early registration for the Science and Evolution of Gemini Observatory meeting is now open.
Register for special early-bird $435 rate!
PW & DD proposals require 18A PIT
In preparation for the start of 2018A all Director's Discretionary (DD) time and Poor Weather (PW) proposals must now use the 2018A Phase I Tool (PIT). Please see the PIT Version Table for more information and download links.
2018A Programs and Schedule Announced
The Gemini 2018A observing programs have now been announced. Notification emails to successful PIs were sent today, December 15 2017. Please check the schedules page for more information. Note that the new Observing Tool must be used to access and update 18A programs.
Update on Gen 4#3 (OCTOCAM)
On December 11th, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the Gemini Observatory appointed Dr. Alexander van der Horst of George Washington University as the Interim Principal Investigator (PI) for Gen 4#3 (referenced as OCTOCAM), a next-generation astronomical instrument designed for the 8-meter Gemini South telescope in Chile. SwRI is the prime contractor with Gemini for the instrument.
GN Observing Database Offline Dec-5
The Gemini North observing database will be offline on Tuesday December 5 from 10am - noon (HST) for hardware maintenance.
During this time the following services will be unavailable:
Please check this site for further announcements.
2018A OT Released
The 2018A Gemini Observing Tool is now available for download. This update is required to access the Gemini Observing Databases.
The Installation Instructions are linked on the Observing Tool web page, and we recommend that everyone download their programs from the databases rather than import from saved XMLs.
December 2017 Call for Proposals
Gemini North and South are accepting proposals for the Fast Turnaround (FT) program. Here, we give information specific to this proposal cycle. Please see the other FT pages - particularly the rules - for general information about the program. FT-specific proposal templates must now be used for all FT proposals; see the "PIT information" section below. The revised 2018A PIT must be used
2018A Call for Proposals Announced
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2018A. The submission deadline varies with participant. A new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released to support proposal submissions.