Joint Astronomy Centre
In this article we will explore in detail Joint Astronomy Centre, a topic of great relevance and interest today. Joint Astronomy Centre is a concept that has generated great controversy and debate in various spheres, from the academic field to the field of politics and society in general. Over the years, Joint Astronomy Centre has played a fundamental role in the way we perceive and understand the world around us, its implications have been profound and have given rise to a wide range of divergent opinions and perspectives. Through a comprehensive analysis, this article will seek to shed light on the complexity and relevance of Joint Astronomy Centre, examining its historical roots, its current impacts and its projection into the future.
| Organization | Science and Technology Facilities Council | ||||
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| Location | Hilo, Hawaii | ||||
| Coordinates | 19°42′06″N 155°05′24″W / 19.70167°N 155.09011°W | ||||
| Website | jach.hawaii.edu | ||||
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The Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC) was a management organisation based in Hilo, Hawaii, which from c.1980-2015 operated two large telescopes at Mauna Kea Observatory on behalf of an international consortium from the United Kingdom, Canada and the Netherlands, and provided support for other telescopes and public outreach activities. The JAC also maintained the Starlink Project between 2006 and 2015. Following withdrawal of funding by the partner nations, on March 1, 2015, the Joint Astronomy Centre closed and the facility was handed over to the East Asian Observatory which now runs the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope.
The major telescopes formerly operated by the JAC were:
- The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) - 3.8m diameter.
- The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope - 15m diameter submillimeter telescope
See also
References
- ^ "JCMT now under new ownership | Science & Technology Facilities Council | STFC". Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2015-03-13.
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