Joint Astronomy Centre

Joint Astronomy Centre

Infobox Observatory
name= Joint Astronomy Centre


location=Hilo, Hawaii
organization=PPARC
website = [http://www.jach.hawaii.edu jach.hawaii.edu]
telescope1_name = United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT)
telescope1_type = Infrared
telescope2_name = James Clerk Maxwell Telescope
telescope2_type = Submillimeter

The Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC) operates British, Canadian and Dutch telescopes at Mauna Kea Observatory, and provides support for other telescopes and public outreach activities. Since 2006, the JAC has also maintained the Starlink Project.

Telescopes operated by the JAC include:
# The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) - 4m diameter
# The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope - 15m diameter submillimeter telescope

External links

* [http://www.jach.hawaii.edu/ JAC website]


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