The SCAR astronomy & astrophysics from Antarctica scientific research programme

• Published in: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
• Main Authors: Storey, John W. V., Abe, Lyu, Andersen, Michael, Anderson, Philip, Burton, Michael, Cui, Xiangqun, Ichikawa, Takashi, Karle, Albrecht, Lloyd, James, Masi, Silvia, Steinbring, Eric, Travouillon, Tony, Tuthill, Peter, Zhou, Hongyang
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press 2012
• Subjects: Telescopes; Atmospheric Effects; Instrumentation; Site Testing; Antarctica; Arctic; Antarctic; The Antarctic; Antarc*; SCAR; Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921312017000; https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/object/?id=ad3de12d-210d-4841-a3e5-c14316738460; https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/fra/voir/objet/?id=ad3de12d-210d-4841-a3e5-c14316738460

SCAR, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, is, like the IAU, a committee of ICSU, the International Council for Science. For over 30 years, SCAR has provided scientific advice to the Antarctic Treaty System and made numerous recommendations on a variety of matters. In 2010, Astronomy and Astrophysics from Antarctica was recognized as one of SCAR's five Scientific Research Programs. Broadly stated, the objectives of Astronomy & 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. There are four Working Groups, dealing with site testing, Arctic astronomy, science goals, and major new facilities. Membership of the Working Groups is open to any professional working in astronomy or a related field. Peer reviewed: Yes NRC publication: Yes