What does the Australian Gemini Office (AusGO) do?
The Australian Gemini Office has the job of making sure that Australian scientists get the best possible science out of these amazing telescopes. Our mission includes: • Managing the process of allocating Australian observing time on these telescopes. • Liaising with the Gemini Observatory and other partner countries on scientific, operational and technical matters. • Keeping the Australian community (both public and professional) informed on Gemini matters. • Assisting Australian astronomers with applying for time with the Gemini Telescopes, preparing their observations and analysing their data. From 2007 through to 2011, AusGO is also responsible for managing Australia’s usage of the 30 nights of time on the twin Magellan 6.5m telescopes in Chile, purchased from the Magellan consortium. As part of this arrangement, two Magellan Fellows are based at Magellan for 2.5 years each, followed by a third year at an Australian institution of their choice.
