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OT “Open Program” Window

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When you click “Open” in the 2015A Observing Tool things will look a little different.  Most notably is a new key switcher drop-down menu in the lower left, which allows users to quickly choose  any key in the keychain  This … Continue reading →

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Timing window FITS headers

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Data taken with the new seqexec will include a listing of up to 99 timing windows entered by PIs and used by the Gemini Queue Coordinators to schedule the observation. This completes the addition of all PI-specified requirements to the … Continue reading →

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SeqExec split

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In December the Seqeuence Executor (SeqExec) will temporarily split into separate northern and southern versions. Gemini South will get a new SeqExec which supports the upgraded GMOS Hamamatsus CCDs, as well as all the other Gemini South instruments (Flamingos-2, GPI, … Continue reading →

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2015A OT Welcome screen

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The 2015A Observing Tool welcome screen will feature an image of Io’s extreme volcanism, captured by Katherine de Kleer (UC Berkeley) using NIRI + Altair on Gemini North as part of program GN-2013B-DD-3. Read the image release for more details.

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