The December 2012 issue of GeminiFocus is available online
The December 2012 issue of GeminiFocus is available here.
Report from the October 2012 STAC meeting
Report from the October 2012 STAC meeting (PDF) is available here.
The current issue of GeminiFocus is available online
The current issue of GeminiFocus is available here.
Call for White Papers to define the Gemini InfraRed-Optical Spectrometer (GIROS)
UPDATED FEBRUARY 7
January 2012
Introduction
Gemini Observatory is embarked on a new round of instrumentation development, with an emphasis on creating as competitive as possible an instrument suite within the technical limitations of the telescopes and fiscal constraint of projected budgets. The Gemini High-resolution Optical Spectrograph (GHOS; www.gemini.edu/node/11698) and Gemini Remote Access to CFHT ESPaDOnS Spectrograph (GRACES; www.gemini.edu/node/11355) are the first instruments under consideration in this new round.
Design Studies for the Gemini High-resolution Optical Spectrograph
Gemini is pleased to announce the start of the Conceptual Design process for the Gemini High-resolution Optical Spectrograph (GHOS) - a proposed next-generation instrument for Gemini. Three very strong teams are performing the Conceptual Design Studies, which are led by:
Dr. Brian Schmidt, 2011 Nobel Laureate in Physics to Speak on the Accelerating Universe
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GPI science campaign
There was great interest in the Gemini Planet Imager campaign science program, with a total of over 6500 hours of time requested. The approved program, led by Bruce Macintosh (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory), will conduct a comprehensive survey to yield a robust census of extrasolar giant planets. GPI will also be available for general community use.
Conceptual Design Studies for a Gemini High-Resolution Optical Spectrograph
Gemini has issued an announcement of opportunity for conceptual design studies of a high-resolution optical spectrograph. Please see the complete announcement at the Federal Business Opportunities site, solicitation number N310386.
Gemini Transition Plan Available
Planning for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Gemini partnership at the end of 2012, the Gemini Observatory has worked with the Gemini Board to develop a transition plan for operations and maintenance with a reduced budget in the future. The plan is now available at the AURA website http://www.aura-astronomy.org/news/news.asp?newsID=220 and comments may be contributed through the same site.