The instrument science group at the AAO :-
- develops new astronomical instrumentation techniques and related science
- provides scientific and engineering support to AAO instrumentation projects (instruments for both the AAO and for external customers) - often acting as an 'interface' between scientists and engineering staff on instrument development
- pushes the frontiers of astronomical technologies to keep the AAO internationally competitive
People
- Joss Bland-Hawthorn
- Jeremy Bailey
- Sam Barden
- Roger Haynes
- Fred Watson
- Andrew McGrath
- Will Saunders
- Peter Gillingham
Technology Development Projects
- Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) technology proposals
- Robots (Kickbot)
- Deep Space Laser Comms
- ExoMars
- Fibre optic developments
- Tunable Filters
- Antarctic Telescopes
Instrument Development Projects
Instrument Concept Design Studies
- MOMFOS
- Starbugs
Instrument science group internal site (not available outside the AAO)
Chris Tinney