The discussion surrounding the issue of giant telescopes has brought into sharp focus the broad range of community perspectives on public-access facilities. The Giant

As described previously in Currents, the Senior Review report urged NOAO to ensure that community access to facilities remains scientifically balanced over all

David Silva, Director, National Optical Astronomy Observatory Transitions are a challenge: new housing, new places, and new social networks. Transitions are stressful and energy

Gemini and Subaru jointly hosting a WFMOS science meeting on May 19th through 21st

The 2008B Observing Tool to support remaining 2008A observations and the start of semester 2008B is now available.

The allocations for successful Gemini 2008B observing programs have now been announced. Please check the 2008B schedules page for more information.

Starting on Tuesday, June 10 the Gemini Observatory observing databases will be upgraded in preparation for semester 2008B and so will not be accessible

Gemini North welcomes poor weather proposals . Note that reliable guiding with the peripheral wave-front sensor (P2) at the optimum frequency requires a star