Update February 27, 2013

GPI is currently in the Acceptance testing stage, which is expected to conclude with the Acceptance review in late May 2013. Assuming the current schedule, the instrument will be delivered to Gemini South in middle 2013. GPI will be used to carry out large Campaign programmes as well as standard science programmes via the TAC system. It is expected that the earliest science observing will be in semester 2014A pending results from Acceptance Testing and Commissioning.

The approved GPI campaign program is led by Bruce Macintosh (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) and will conduct a comprehensive survey to yield a robust census of extrasolar giant planets, for more information visit this link.

Update August 16, 2011

GPI is currently under development. Assuming the current schedule, the instrument will be delivered to Gemini South in middle 2012. GPI will be used to carry out large Campaign programmes as well as standard science programmes via the TAC system. It is expected that the earliest science observing will be in semester 2013A pending results from Acceptance Testing and Commissioning.

The approved GPI campaign program is led by Bruce Macintosh (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory) and will conduct a comprehensive survey to yield a robust census of extrasolar giant planets, for more information visit this link.