UK Astronomy Technology Centre
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The UK Astronomy Technology Centre is a leading British research facility that designs and develops advanced astronomical instruments and technologies for ground- and space-based observatories.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| UK Astronomy Technology Centre canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
astronomy research institute
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research organisation ⓘ |
| abbreviation | UK ATC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| city | Edinburgh ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
European Southern Observatory
NERFINISHED
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European Space Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ NASA NERFINISHED ⓘ international universities ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| employs |
astronomers
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engineers ⓘ instrument scientists ⓘ software developers ⓘ |
| field |
astronomical instrumentation
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astronomy ⓘ astrophysics ⓘ |
| focus |
design of astronomical instruments
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development of astronomical technologies ⓘ ground-based observatory instrumentation ⓘ space-based observatory instrumentation ⓘ |
| formerlyPartOf | Royal Observatory Edinburgh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
clean rooms for space hardware
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integration and test facilities for astronomical instruments ⓘ laboratories for instrument development ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| location | Royal Observatory, Edinburgh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mission | to provide advanced technology for astronomy research ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Science and Technology Facilities Council NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentOrganisation | UK Research and Innovation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Scotland ⓘ |
| researchArea |
exoplanet detection instrumentation
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galaxy evolution studies instrumentation ⓘ observational cosmology instrumentation ⓘ star and planet formation instrumentation ⓘ |
| sector | public research ⓘ |
| serves |
UK astronomy community
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international astronomy community ⓘ |
| specialisesIn |
detector systems for astronomy
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imaging systems for astronomy ⓘ infrared instrumentation ⓘ spectroscopic instruments ⓘ submillimetre instrumentation ⓘ telescope instrumentation ⓘ |
| supports |
ground-based telescopes
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space telescopes ⓘ |
| type | national facility ⓘ |
| website | https://www.ukatc.stfc.ac.uk ⓘ |
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