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General Announcements
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.
Gemini Board WFMOS Resolution
Message from the Director Regarding WFMOS
By Doug Simons
On May 12-13 the Gemini Board met to discuss, among other topics, the future of the WFMOS project. At this meeting the Observatory provided the Board with a variety of information to support a definitive decision by the Board about proceeding with WFMOS. Regretfully, due to funding limitations, the Board could not support continuing with WFMOS and through this message I am informing the entire Gemini community that the WFMOS project has been terminated.
Gemini Researchers Receive Prestigious Canadian Award
Photo: Luc Lavigne
Figure 1. Christian Marois, David Lafrenière et René Doyon.