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2019A ITC Observation Overheads

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The 2019A version of the Gemini Integration Time Calculators (ITCs) gives estimates of the observing overheads for all instruments and modes (except for GSAOI which will be released later). The overheads include the correct number of acquisitions (one for every … Continue reading →

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2018B ITC Improvements

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The 2018B Integration Time Calculator (ITC) includes many improvements: – Support for summing GMOS IFU elements with an aperture (see figure below) – Automatically set the GSAOI Strehl in the web form – Relabel obsolete components as “Unavailable” (while retaining … Continue reading →

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2018B Observing Tool

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The 2018B Observing Tool (OT) to be released at the end of May features a 5 micron “lucky” image mosaic of Jupiter taken with NIRI on the Gemini North telescope.  See the press release for more details.

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Timing Widow Import

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The 2017B OT supports importing observation timing windows as a text file.  For example: # Start (UT) Duration Repetitions Period # yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss hh:mm #### hh:mm:ss # Windows from 10-11 UT for the entire month of July: 2017-07-01 10:00:00 01:00 … Continue reading →

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2017B Observing Tool

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The 2017B Observing Tool (OT) to be released in June features an image of Gemini North during laser guide star operations.  See the Gemini Image Gallery for more details about the image.

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Visualize Timing Constraints

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The 2017A OT will display timing constraints in the Elevation Plot! This will help visualize and confirm what may be multiple complex repeating and/or overlapping timing windows.

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Automatic Image Download

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The 2017A OT will automatically display sky survey images to help put your observations into context.  These images will be downloaded in the background for all active and unexecuted observations and cached for future use.  The images default to the … Continue reading →

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2017A Observing Tool

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The 2017A Observing Tool (OT) to be released in December features an image of the debris disk around HD 106906 obtained with the Gemini Planet Imager (GPI) on Gemini South.  See the press release for more information.

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2016B Keychain Reset

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) uses a new serialization library which is incompatible with the previous version.  As a result, the keychain will be reset the first time the 2016B OT is opened.  Please reenter your key(s) using the “Manage … Continue reading →

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OT Nonsidereal Target Support

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The 2016B Observing Tool (OT) to be released in June fundamentally changes the way that nonsidereal targets are supported. The current OT handles nonsidereal targets using a mix of JPL minor body orbital elements, MPC minor planet orbital elements, a … Continue reading →

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