Expanded Horizons for the Anglo-Australian Telescope

  • Lidman, Chris (PI)
  • Bryant, Julia J (CoI)
  • Cluver, Michelle (CoI)
  • Colless, Matthew (CoI)
  • Owers, Matthew (CoI)
  • Sweet, Sarah (CoI)
  • Tinney, Christopher (CoI)

    Project: Research

    Project Details

    Description

    Located in rural Australia, the Anglo-Australian Telescope has for almost half a century produced breakthrough scientific discoveries that have captured the imagination of the Australian public. It has become a mainstay of the local economy, supporting an ever growing astro-tourism industry of which the tent-pole is Australias largest optical telescope. However, it needs regular upgrades to continue doing cutting-edge science. Without regular refreshes, scientific interest in using the telescope will wane, funding will dry up, and the telescope will eventually close. This project will upgrade the telescopes two most sought after instruments: the unique and world-famous Two-degree-Field fibre positioner, and the Veloce exoplanet finder. The outcomes will be more efficient operations, higher productivity, greater demand from paying users, and a secure future for the telescope. With a secure future, the telescope can continue serving as a beacon o
    StatusActive
    Effective start/end date8/05/2330/12/26

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