Science Operations Announcements
Updated Observing Tool released
An updated 2015A Observing Tool is now available for download and is recommended for all users. Please see the release notes for the list of bug fixes. Installation instructions are linked off of the Observing Tool web page.
Observing databases offline Feb 11
The Gemini observing databases will be offline briefly on Wednesday February 11 for software updates. A new 2015A Observing Tool will be available after the update and is recommended for all users. Please check this site for further announcements.
New version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.13)
DD and PW proposals require 2015A PIT
Director's Discretionary (DD) and Poor Weather (PW) proposals must use the 2015A PIT. See the PIT Version Table for more information and download links.
OT Target Name Resolution Offline
The Observing Tool target name search triggered by the magnifying glass button to the right of the target name entry box is currently offline due to a hardware failure at the CADC. We will release an updated OT in February which points to a new server.
Gemini North is now accepting proposals for the first cycle of the Fast Turnaround (FT) pilot program
Gemini North is now accepting proposals for the first cycle of the Fast Turnaround (FT) pilot program. Here, we give information specific to this proposal cycle. Please see the other FT pages - particularly the rules - for general information about the program.
2015A Observing Tool released
The 2015A Gemini Observing Tool is now available for download. This update is required to access the Gemini Observing Databases. Installation instructions are linked off of the Observing Tool web page, and we recommend that everyone download their programs from scratch from the ODBs rather than import from saved XMLs.
Observing databases offline Dec 10
The Gemini observing databases will be offline for several hours on Wednesday December 10 while we perform quarterly software updates. During this time the following services will be unavailable:
- Observing Tool synchronizations, file transfers, and non-sidereal target queries
- CADC program key validation
- Phase I Tool guide star probability queries
The new 2015A Observing Tool should be available on Thursday December 11 and will be required to access the observing databases. Please check this site for further announcements.
Gemini North ODB offline Nov 13
The Gemini North observing database will be offline November 13 from 10:00 - 11:30 am HST for network maintenance.
During this time the following services will be unavailable:
- Observing Tool synchronizations, file transfers, and non-sidereal target queries (Gemini North programs only)
- CADC program key validation (Gemini North programs only)
- Phase I Tool guide star probability queries
Please check this site for further announcements.