Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
Anglo-Australian Observatory
1971 – 1 July 2010
Joint British–Australian board that built and operated the 3.9-metre Anglo-Australian Telescope and, later, the UK Schmidt Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, New South Wales, through the Anglo-Australian Observatory.
How it came into existence
Constituted under the 1967 Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement between the Australian and United Kingdom governments, given effect in Australian law and incorporated by the Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act 1970.
Legislation: Anglo-Australian Telescope Agreement Act 1970
Changes during its life
- October 1974The Anglo-Australian Telescope was officially opened at Siding Spring Observatory.
How it ended
Ceased on 1 July 2010 when the United Kingdom withdrew from the agreement; the observatory continued as the Australian Astronomical Observatory, a division of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
- Operation of the Anglo-Australian Telescope and UK Schmidt Telescope
- Astronomical instrumentation
Main functions
- Construction and operation of the Anglo-Australian Telescope
- Operation of the UK Schmidt Telescope
- Development of astronomical instruments
- Allocation of telescope time to British and Australian astronomers
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
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Sources
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