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General Announcements
White Papers Solicited for High-Resolution Optical Spectroscopy
July 2010
Introduction
Instrument Support Structure - Gemini South.
June 2010 GeminiFocus - Special 10th Anniversary Issue
The June 2010 issue of GeminiFocus is now available electronically (downloadable as a PDF).
Gemini Data Workshop July 19-22
Gemini Observatory and the US National Optical Astronomy Observatory are organizing a Gemini Data Workshop 19--22 July 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. Registration is free and open to anyone. The workshop will cover the basics of astronomical data reduction, followed by breakout sessions that then focus on specific Gemini instruments or capabilities.
Journey Through the Universe – 2010
Gemini's flagship local outreach program, Journey Through the Universe, for 2010 is scheduled for February 25th - March 5th. To learn more about this annual program in Hawai'i please use this link:
e-version of December 2009 GeminiFocus Available
New Gemini Deputy Director & Head of Science
Gemini Director Doug Simons is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nancy Levenson as the new Deputy Director & Head of Science of the Gemini Observatory.
Science with Adaptive Optics on Large Telescopes
Adaptive Optics dramatically improves the performance of telescopes. Over the past few years facility AO systems have become a reality on large telescopes. Significant and important science is being achieved now with these systems on 6 to 10 meter telescopes.