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Our Mission

Observatories

Status

Our Users

In Context

Engineering and Technological Development

Management Overview

The ATNF in Brief

Our Mission

  • To operate and develop the Australia Telescope as a national research facility for use by Australian and international researchers.
  • To exploit the telescope's unique southern location and technological advantages to maintain its position as a world-class radio astronomy observatory.
  • To further the advancement of knowledge.