Australian Membership of the International Gemini Partnership [ 2001-01-01 - 2002-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Bradley Carter (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr James Robertson (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof John Norris (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof John Storey (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Matthew Bailes (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Australian Membership of the International Gemini Partnership. The International Gemini Partnership is an intergovernmental consortium formed to construct and operate two 8-metre optical/infrared telescopes, one in Chile, and the other in Hawaii. Australia joined the IGP in May 1998, taking approximately 5% of the partnership. The Gemini telescopes have been carefully engineered to exploit the superb atmospheric conditions at both sites, allowing users to address key astronomical problems in ways not previously possible. Through membership of Gemini, Australian astronomers have access to the world-class facilities necessary to maintain their high international profile and great public visibility in Galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and also to enhance the national capacity to construct advanced scientific instrumentation. Australia has already won a contract to build one of the instruments.

Funding Amount $1,602,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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