Science Operations Announcements

Observing databases offline July 26

July 25th, 2016

The Gemini observing databases will be offline for several hours on Tuesday July 26 while we perform software updates.

The latest version of the 2016B Observing Tool (2016B.2.1.1) will be required to access the observing databases after the update. Please synchronize any outgoing changes before the update, as the old OT will not be able to communicate with the new databases.

Gemini South observing database offline briefly March 12

March 10th, 2016
The Gemini South observing database will be unavailable between 10:00am and 12:00pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 due to network hardware maintenance. During this period program syncs, auxiliary file transfers, image downloads, ITC calculations, and guide star searches with the Observing Tool will not be available from Gemini South. The Gemini North database and services will not be affected.

New version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.13.1)

December 7th, 2015

A new version of the Gemini IRAF package (v1.13.1) has been released. This version is recommended to anyone processing GMOS-S data but is required to reduce GMOS-S Hamamatsu CCD data obtained after the August 2015 work on the instrument. Updated configuration files and examples are included. Please see the Processing Software page for more information.

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