How to use Large Optical Telescopes to the Fullest Extent
Abstract
Explosive growth of astronomy and extensive building of large telescopes in good astronomical sites are described along with the increasing development of sophisticated auxiliary equipment. Problem areas in scientific management are considered. Among these are compatible allocation of observing time between short, and long term projects; number of permanent, semi-permanent, and visiting staff; and how far international politics should be allowed to impinge on the choice of scientific projects, and how the advisory committee should be selected.
- Publication:
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Research Programmes for the New Large Telescopes
- Pub Date:
- July 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974rpnl.conf..363B
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Observatories;
- Personnel Management;
- Research Management;
- Resource Allocation;
- Telescopes;
- International Cooperation;
- Scheduling;
- Scientists;
- Astronomy