New version of the Gemini IRAF package released (v1.11)

emma wrote on Jan 05, 2012

A new version of the Gemini IRAF package (v1.11) has been released.

The package is available for download at:

http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/data-and-results/processing-software

Please note that this version of the Gemini IRAF package does NOT support the
new GMOS North e2v CCDs. However, this release is the foundation for the
upcoming patch that will provide full support for the new GMOS North e2v CCDs.
PIs with new GMOS North e2v data should install v1.11 of the Gemini IRAF
package in preparation for the upcoming patch. Due to the unexpected use of
6-amp mode, the gmos package has undergone many changes to ensure compatibility
with 6-amp data. Characterization of the new CCDs (e.g., accurately measuring
the gain) is still to be completed, along with the scientific verification of
the code for the new GMOS North e2v CCDs.

The highlights of this release are:

- Support for the re-built GNIRS that is now installed at Gemini North
- Removed compatibility constraints on fitsutil
- Removed the dependency on the external package nmisc
- Full compatibility with IRAF v2.15

A detailed list of the changes relative to v1.10 can be found in the release
note:

http://www.gemini.edu/sciops/data/software/gemini_v111_rev.txt

Many thanks,

Emma :)

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