The Gemini 2009B observing programs have now been announced. Successful PIs will have received email notification; the 09B OT and the Phase 2 skeletons

The Phase I Tool (PIT) for semester 2009B observing proposals has been released. This should also be used for poor weather and director's time

The 2009B Observing Tool (OT) is now available. This version is needed for 2009B Phase II preparation as well as for fetch/store of any

Adaptive Optics dramatically improves the performance of telescopes. Over the past few years facility AO systems have become a reality on large telescopes. Significant

Message from the Director Regarding WFMOS By Doug Simons On May 12-13 the Gemini Board met to discuss, among other topics, the future of

Gemini Observatory invites its community to propose scientific investigations for the 2009B semester, 1 August 2009 - 31 January 2010. The submission deadline is

The NOAO Town Hall held during the January AAS meeting generated a lively discussion regarding the opportunities and challenges ahead for the ground-based optical/infrared

Figure 1. Christian Marois, David Lafrenière et René Doyon.Photo: Luc Lavigne Canada's national French broadcasting network, Radio-Canada, have awarded their prestigious "Scientist of the