Astronomy and Astrophysics from Antarctica: a new SCAR Scientific Research Program

Abstract In July 2008 the IAU became a union member of the ICSU body SCAR—the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. At the same time, SCAR initiated a Planning Group to establish a Scientific Research Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Antarctica . Broadly stated, the objectives of Ast...

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Main Author: Storey, J. W. V.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2009
Subjects:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science
Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
SCAR
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921310010768
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1743921310010768
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Summary:Abstract In July 2008 the IAU became a union member of the ICSU body SCAR—the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. At the same time, SCAR initiated a Planning Group to establish a Scientific Research Program in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Antarctica . Broadly stated, the objectives of Astronomy and Astrophysics from Antarctica are to coordinate astronomical activities in Antarctica in a way that ensures the best possible outcomes from international investment in Antarctic astronomy, and maximizes the opportunities for productive interaction with other disciplines.

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