Astronomy news and discoveries from the Gemini Observatory.

August 2026 Call for Proposals

31 Jul 2026 at 9:02pm

Gemini North and South are accepting proposals for the Fast Turnaround (FT) program in this call. Here, we give information specific to this proposal cycle. Please see the other FT pages - particularly the rules - for general information about the program. FT (dual anonymous)-specific proposal te...

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Winter Storm recuperation July 31st update

31 Jul 2026 at 8:28pm

Update on the progress of our operational recovery efforts following the severe storm system that affected the area surrounding our facilities in Chile between July 16 and 21.

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Winter Storm Update July 25

25 Jul 2026 at 1:09pm

Here is an update on the status of our facilities following the severe storm system that affected the region, causing widespread flooding and the closure of public roads throughout the area. As a precaution, we evacuated all personnel from our mountain facilities before the storm arrived and safe...

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Severe winter storm shutdown

23 Jul 2026 at 12:46pm

Following the severe winter storm that impacted the Coquimbo, Chile region, we are relieved to report that all staff are safe. The storm, however, caused widespread road damage and cut off immediate access to the summit. Commercial power lines are currently down and will likely take some time to ...

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Gemini South Shutdown Advanced by One Week

13 Jul 2026 at 5:29pm

Due to the approaching storm this weekend, coupled with deteriorating cloud conditions forecast to begin today, we have elected to advance the Shutdown timeline. As the storm system may extend well into the coming week, an early start has been deemed the most prudent course of action.

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July 2026 Call for Proposals

2 Jul 2026 at 6:51pm

Gemini North and South are accepting proposals for the Fast Turnaround (FT) program in this call. Here, we give information specific to this proposal cycle. Please see the other FT pages - particularly the rules - for general information about the program. FT (dual anonymous)-specific proposal te...

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Gemini North Temporary Elevation Restriction Removed

27 Jun 2026 at 3:01am

Night-time operations at Gemini North continue, employing an interim solution for the Primary Control System issue (see also posts from May 15, May 20, May 30,

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Gemini North Operating with Temporary Elevation Restriction

19 Jun 2026 at 3:15am

Night-time operations at Gemini North continue, employing an interim solution for the Primary Control System issue (see also posts from May 15, May 20, May 30,

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26B programs and schedule announced

17 Jun 2026 at 4:38pm

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2026A Semester Shutdown Cancelled

10 Jun 2026 at 3:03am

The 2026A shutdown originally scheduled for June 15–July 2 has been cancelled.

Gemini North will continue routine nighttime science operations, to recover observing time lost during the recent Primary Control System fault.

If you would like to make adjustments to your observing program as a res...

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Gemini Observatory Resources

Gemini Observatory
The Gemini Observatory consists of twin 8-meter optical/infrared telescopes located on two of the best sites on our planet for observing the universe. Together these telescopes can access the entire sky.

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