Science operations at Gemini Observatory

René Rutten; Andy Adamson; Sandy Leggett

doi:10.1117/12.2233826

15 July 2016 Science operations at Gemini Observatory

René Rutten, Andy Adamson, Sandy Leggett

Proceedings Volume 9910, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VI; 99101M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233826
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2016, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Abstract

Gemini Observatory operates two 8m telescopes, one on Cerro Pachón in Chile and one on Maunakea Hawai´i, on behalf of an international partnership. The telescopes, their software and supporting infrastructure (and some of the instrumentation) are identical at the two sites. We describe the operation of the observatory, present some key performance indicators, and discuss the outcomes in terms of publications and program completion rates. We describe how recent initiatives have been introduced into the operation in parallel with accommodating a significant budget reduction and changes in the partnership.

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René Rutten, Andy Adamson, and Sandy Leggett "Science operations at Gemini Observatory", Proc. SPIE 9910, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems VI, 99101M (15 July 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2233826

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