Facilities that are out of this world
Complementing our existing suite of smaller labs, test cryostats and clean rooms we have invested in a major new facility. Capable of handling equipment up to a maximum load of 10 tonnes and with a volume equivalent to 3 metres cubed the new facility gives the UK ATC the ability to meet the instrumentation needs of both current 8m class and planned large 30-100m class telescopes.
STFC: Investing In The Future 2010-15
Impact through inspiration and innovation
The Science and Technology Facilities Council today announced a five-year £2.4 billion investment strategy in world-leading multi-disciplinary science and technology, designed to deliver maximum scientific, societal, international and economic benefit for the United Kingdom in the current tougher financial environment.
Statement by the Director UK ATC on the STFC Press Release of Dec 16th 2009
"We welcome STFC’s continued support of the UK ATC in these difficult times and we are especially pleased to see that that our highest priority programme, the European Extremely Large Telescope for ESO, is given strong support in the future programme."
Professor Ian Robson
Director UK ATC