The SCAR Astronomy & Astrophysics from Antarctica Scientific Research Programme

AbstractSCAR, 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, Astron...

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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: 2013
Subjects:
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science
Arctic
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
SCAR
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
Online Access:https://www.openaccessrepository.it/record/186586
https://doi.org/10.1017/s1743921312017000
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Summary:AbstractSCAR, 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.

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