Hidden Earths and distant Suns: a new optical astronomy observatory in Tasmania [ 2011-02-11 - 2014-03-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Andrew Cole (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr John Greenhill (Chief Investigator) ,  Lawrence Forbes (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Ashley (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Michael Bessell (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Hidden Earths and distant Suns: a new optical astronomy observatory in Tasmania. This facility at the University of Tasmania will be a remotely operable 1.3 metre optical telescope with a suite of powerful scientific cameras. It will be used to hunt for Earth-like planets around other stars and to study the variability of stars like the Sun, helping to answer fundamental questions about the Universe and our place in it.

Funding Amount $275,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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