The list of accepted programs for GeMS/GSAOI System Verification observations is now available. The deadline for Phase II submission is November 6, 2012.
Gemini is now accepting proposals for observing time in Semester 2013A. The submission deadline varies with partner and ranges from THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27 TO TUESDAY OCTOBER 2 2012. A new version of the Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released to support proposal submissions.
The 2013A Phase I Tool (PIT) has been released. This version must be used to generate and submit GeMS/GSAOI Science Verification proposals.
The 2012B PIT should continue to be used for 2012B Director's time and Poor Weather proposals.
The Gemini North hardware replacement is complete, and both the North and South observing databases are online. Please submit a Help Desk ticket if you encounter any problems: http://helpdesk.gemini.edu
Video tutorials on Phase II preparation with the 2012B OT are now available here.
The Gemini 2012B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification. Please check the schedules page for more information. Note that the new Observing Tool must be used to access 12B programs.
The new version of the Gemini Observing Tool (2012B.2.1.1) is now available for download or via updating an existing installation of the OT. This update is required to communicate with the observing databases.
Since mid-2011 Gemini has been executing a major software project to improve the Phase I and Phase II user tools. The background and priorities are described in the December 2011 GeminiFocus.