Gemini Observatory: five years of multi-instrument queue operations

Inger Jorgensen; Bernadette Rodgers; Dennis R. Crabtree

doi:10.1117/12.857486

29 July 2010 Gemini Observatory: five years of multi-instrument queue operations

Inger Jorgensen, Bernadette Rodgers, Dennis R. Crabtree

Proceedings Volume 7737, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems III; 77370J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857486
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Gemini Observatory has operated Gemini North and South in multi-instrument queue mode since 2005. Each telescope has about 85% of the time scheduled for science, of which 90% are in queue mode. More than one instrument is used 75-80% of all science nights. We present on-sky performance data from the last five years: Completion rates for queue programs, open-shutter performance, and acquisition times. Open-shutter performance and acquisition times are competitive with other 8-10 meter-class telescopes for which data are available. We give an overview over how the queue is populated, planned and executed.

Citation Download Citation

Inger Jorgensen, Bernadette Rodgers, and Dennis R. Crabtree "Gemini Observatory: five years of multi-instrument queue operations", Proc. SPIE 7737, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems III, 77370J (29 July 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857486

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available