Papers on P.I.L.O.T., 1973 - 1974
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the Panel on Instrumentation for Large Optical Telescopes (P.I.L.O.T.) for the Anglo-Australian Telescope:
A letter from J. Cima of the Science Research Council, London, 1973, enclosing a full description of the proposed 150-inch telescope computer system, with descriptions of displays and Visual Data Unit readouts, as well as a description of the control of the astronomical instrumentation.
A letter from the P.I.L.O.T. and the Large Telescope Users Panel inviting members of both groups to a meeting on 1 April 1974.
An invitation to a meeting of the Astronomy Policy and Grants Committee, 1974.
A report by R.O. Redman regarding the state of progress of the Anglo-Australian Telescope project, dated 1 April 1974. The report acknowledges that progress has been made, but is somewhat critical and states that greater direct supervision is required.
Dates
- 1973 - 1974
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
EMB 5
Finding aid date
2006-07-13 12:11:21+00:00
Creator
- From the Series: Burbidge, Eleanor Margaret, 1919 (astronomer) (Person)
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