| Title |
Administration |
| Reference |
RGO 47/2119-2222 |
| Covering Dates |
1964–1979 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 box; paper |
|
| Content and context |
This section contains any non-technical documents relating to staffing; finance; etc. It also includes reports on tenders (though not the tenders themselves) and any records of administrative decisions, etc. |
| RGO Archives/RGO 47/2119-2222 contains: |
|
2119
|
Mount Stromlo Observatory report on the search for potential observatory sites in Australia. |
1970–1979 |
|
2120
|
Royal Society. Southern Hemisphere Telescope Committee. Suggested terms of reference of the mission to Australia. Memorandum by W L Francis. |
23 Mar. 1964 |
|
2121
|
Australian Academy of Sciences. Document on possible forms of administrative organisation, especially concerning the role of the Australian National University in the project. |
29 May 1964 |
|
2122
|
Estimated costs of the telescope project detailing site testing, planning costs, construction, installation and the running costs. |
1964 |
|
2123
|
Note on administrative arrangements suggesting equal representation on all administrative bodies for the United Kingdom and Australia. |
1964 |
|
2124
|
Chart of work to be carried out in the construction of the 150-inch telescope for the Anglo-Australian project. |
1964 |
|
2125
|
Memorandum of agreement between the Science Research Council and the Carnegie Institute of Washington. On the setting-up of Southern Telescopes for Astronomical Research (STAR) to promote the construction and operation of large telescopic equipment in the Southern Hemisphere. |
27 Aug. 1966 |
|
2126
|
Charts of work to be completed on the AAT Project. |
1966 |
|
2127
|
Press notice from the Science Research Council on preliminary agreement on the Southern Hemisphere Telescope Project between the governments of Australia and the United Kingdom. |
30 Apr. 1967 |
|
2128
|
Formal arrangements for the construction and operation of the AAT. |
27 July 1967 |
|
2129
|
Notes on the ordering of the mirror blank. Enclosing: a letter from Senator Gorton to Mr Crosland, a draft letter of invitation to selected tenderers for the mirror blank, illustrative draft specifications for the 150-inch diameter solid mirror blank, and on illustrative draft test and acceptance schedule. |
27 July 1967 |
|
2130
|
Notes on the Site Committee and the appointment of staff. |
4 Aug. 1967 |
|
2131
|
Kitt Peak National Observatory Performance Evaluation Review Technique chart on instrumentation. |
20 Dec. 1967 |
|
2132
|
Tables of astronomy grants and central expenses, and notes on the estimates given in the Astronomy Policy and Grants Committee Forward Look for 1968/9 - 1977/8. |
1967 |
|
2133
|
Draft agreement for the AAT Project together with notes on the Elements of a Commonwealth Statute and a copy of the draft Financial Bye-Laws. |
Mar. 1968 |
|
2134
|
AAT Council notes on the arrangements for the importation of goods. |
14 Mar. 1968 |
|
2135
|
AAT Council notes on taxation arrangements. |
15 Mar. 1968 |
|
2136
|
Details drawn up by the Joint Policy Committee of the responsibilities of the AAT Project Manager. |
25 Mar. 1968 |
|
2137
|
Details and rules of the AAT Project staff superannuation fund. |
1 Nov. 1968 |
|
2138
|
Personal proposals for computer system implementation, detailing: preliminary involvement of astronomers, a computer design study, the manufacture of hardware programme writing, and installation and commissioning. |
11 Dec. 1968 |
|
2139
|
Proposals on the procurement of instruments by the Science Research Council for the Joint Policy Committee. |
Feb. 1969 |
|
2140
|
Proposals on maintenance by the by the Science Research Council for the Joint Policy Committee, with an annex by R O Redman. |
Feb. 1969 |
|
2141
|
Report on arrangements with the Australian National University over site facilities for the benefit of the Joint Policy Committee, with an enclosed table of general site development costs. |
10 Mar. 1969 |
|
2142
|
Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. approximate estimates for two sizes of reflecting telescopes for the Royal Greenwich Observatory. |
18 Sep. 1969 |
|
2143
|
Tenders for the mounting contract from: Western Gear Corporation, Vicker Ltd. (England), Canadian Vickers, and Mitsubishi (Australia) Pty. Ltd. |
22 Jan. 1970 |
|
2144
|
Australian National University report on fire protection and land management at the Siding Spring Observatory. |
5 Feb. 1970 |
|
2145
|
Report on the method of implementation and the estimated cost of the proposed acquisition and guidance system for the AAT. |
Feb. 1970 |
|
2146
|
Papers, including curriculum vitae, relating to the apppointment of the AAT Project Manager. |
10 Feb. 1970 |
|
2147
|
AAT production programme. |
1970 |
|
2148
|
Report on the establishment of the AAT Board. |
17 Mar. 1970 |
|
2149
|
Draft statement of procedures relating to AAT operational and staffing arrangements. |
18 Mar. 1970 |
|
2150
|
AAT Project Office memorandum relating to the position of AAT Project Manager. |
23 Mar. 1970 |
|
2151
|
Assessment of the workload of the AAT by J D Pope and H Wehner. |
23 Mar. 1970 |
|
2152
|
Draft statement of procedures relating to AAT operational and staffing arrangements. |
25 Mar. 1970 |
|
2153
|
Curriculum vitae of candidate for position of AAT Project Manager. |
Mar. 1970 |
|
2154
|
AAT production programme. |
7 May 1970 |
|
2155
|
List concerning the inspection of work in Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. contract, showing the division of responsibility between the AAT Project Office and Freeman, Fox and Partners. |
15 May 1970 |
|
2156
|
Science Research Council information letter no.7 on the AAT, covering the developments on the project from 1969 December to the fifth meeting of the Joint Policy Committee. |
17 June 1970 |
|
2157
|
Report on the establishment of the AAT Board, together with details of revised operational and staffing arrangements. |
8 July 1970 |
|
2158
|
Report from Macdonald, Wagner and Priddle on tenders for the sub-contract for the construction of the AAT Dome. |
27 July 1970 |
|
2159
|
Estimates for the drive and control mechanisms of the AAT. |
July 1970 |
|
2160
|
AAT production programme. |
4 Sep. 1970 |
|
2161
|
AAT Performance Evaluation Review Technique. |
Feb. 1971 |
|
2162
|
Correspondence filing list. |
30 Mar. 1971 |
|
2163
|
Comments on tenders by Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. and W E James for prime focus correctors. |
3 Aug. 1971 |
|
2164
|
Summary of tenders for prime focus correcting lenses and the testing mirror. |
3 Aug. 1971 |
|
2165
|
Report on gearbox proposals and tenders. |
4 Aug. 1971 |
|
2166
|
Suggested arrangements between the AAT Board and the Australian National University for the operation and maintenance of the 150-inch telescope. |
17 Aug. 1971 |
|
2167
|
Paper by M Beard, on acquisition and autoguiding detailing inter alia estimated costs and a work schedule. |
24 Aug. 1971 |
|
2168
|
Delegation by W A Goodsell allowing J D Pope the authority to incur expenditure up to a maximum of 500. |
1 Sep. 1971 |
|
2169
|
Resources chart for site erection. |
Dec. 1971 |
|
2170
|
List of the alignment system items purchased. |
30 May 1972 |
|
2171
|
Variation order to Sir Howard Grubb Parsons & Co. Ltd. for additional tests on the primary mirror, all with the dummy mirror. |
5 July 1972 |
|
2172
|
Paper on the operation of the 150-inch facility at the Siding Spring Observatory, detailing scientific programmes, the telescope operation and annual costs. |
1972 |
|
2173
|
AAT production programme. |
15 Mar. 1973 |
|
2174
|
AAT Schedule for electrical equipment, cabling, gearing and the Cassegrain cage. |
9 Oct. 1973 |
|
2175
|
Two sets of documents relating to the handing over of the chairmanship of the AAT Board, and discussions with ministers. |
1973 |
|
2176
|
Press notice from the Science Research Council in the form of a statement by Sir Fred Hoyle, Chairman of the AAT Board, and E J Wampler, Director of the AAT on the inauguration of the AAT. |
10 Oct. 1974 |
|
2177
|
AAT Board policy statement regarding the duties of the Director and his staff, the temporary location of the scientific base, and the principles covering the allocation of observing time for a one year trial period. |
Feb. 1975 |
|
2178
|
Anglo-Australian Observatory 150 Telescope schedule for 1975 June 28 to 1975 September 18 inclusive. |
1975 |
|
2179
|
Anglo-Australian Observatory 150-inch Telescope schedule for 1975 September 19 to 1975 December 24 inclusive. |
1975 |
|
2180
|
Memorandum by the Chairman of Astronomy II Committee of the Astronomy, Space and Radio Board of the Science Research Council. |
27 Nov. 1979 |
|
2181
|
Comparison of tenders received for the supply of secondary mirror blanks. |
1970–1979 |
|
2182
|
Note on tenders for the mirror blanks. |
1970–1979 |
|
2183
|
Comments on bids for mirror figuring and tube construction. |
1970–1979 |
|
2184
|
Note recommending the acceptance of the Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. and including breakdowns of the costs proposed by various tenderers. |
1970–1979 |
|
2185
|
Note on site testing at Siding Spring. |
1970–1979 |
|
2186
|
Preliminary breakdown of the project for the Joint Policy Committee. |
1970–1979 |
|
2187
|
Drive and control estimates. |
1970–1979 |
|
2188
|
Estimated capital costs of the telescope project, detailing: site testing, planning costs, construction and installation, and estimated running costs. |
1970–1979 |
|
2189
|
AAT preliminary planning chart. |
1970–1979 |
|
2190
|
Note of change of postal and telegraphic address of the AAT Project Office. |
1970–1979 |
|
2191
|
Note of address and phone number of F Hoyle. |
1970–1979 |
|
2192
|
Note of costs of acquisition and guiding facilities. |
1970–1979 |
|
2193
|
Estimated capital cost of the telescope project. |
1970–1979 |
|
2194
|
Note of the names of Hawker Siddley representatives. |
1970–1979 |
|
2195
|
Breakdown of prices for the Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. contract. |
1970–1979 |
|
2196
|
Note of matters to be settled with Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons & Co. Ltd. |
1970–1979 |
|
2197
|
Note of costs and revisions for the prime focus, Cassegrain focus, auxiliary telescope, and coude flat mirror blanks. |
1970–1979 |
|
2198
|
Contract documents for the supply of secondary and coude mirror blanks. |
1970–1979 |
|
2199
|
General conditions of contract and specifications for secondary mirror and coude flat mirror blanks. |
1970–1979 |
|
2200
|
Revised schedule for the contract for the figuring of optical mirrors and flats and the supply of declination axis structure together with ancillary equipment. |
1970–1979 |
|
2201
|
Notes on tenders for mounting and base contract submitted by Western Gear Corporation, Vickers Ltd. (England), Canadian Vickers, and Mitsubishi (Australia) Pty. Ltd. |
1970–1979 |
|
2202
|
Performance Evaluation Review Technique chart for Kitt Peak National Observatory and Cerro Tololo Observatory. |
1970–1979 |
|
2203
|
Note on PEWTER (Performance Evaluation Review Technique) system. |
1970–1979 |
|
2204
|
AAT construction programme. |
1970–1979 |
|
2205
|
Abridged AAT Performance Evaluation Review Technique diagram. |
1970–1979 |
|
2206
|
Abridged AAT Performance Evaluation Review Technique diagram. |
1970–1979 |
|
2207
|
Diagrams for the Kitt Peak National Observatory showing the preliminary design, the optics, the mounting, the dome, auxiliary equipment and the instrumentation. |
1970–1979 |
|
2208
|
Comments on tenders for secondary mirror blanks received from Corning General Electric and Owens-Illinois. |
1970–1979 |
|
2209
|
Arrangements for Maag sub-contract with Mitsubishi. |
1970–1979 |
|
2210
|
Outline case for an Anglo-Australian 150-inch Telescope. |
1970–1979 |
|
2211
|
Curriculum vitae of candidate for the position of ATT Project Manager. |
Jan. 1970-July 1970 |
|
2212
|
Science Research Council memorandum "forward look at activities of Royal Greenwich Observatory and Cape Observatory". |
1970–1979 |
|
2213
|
Outline case for an Anglo-Australian 150-inch Telescope. |
1970–1979 |
|
2214
|
Possible research programmes for the 150-inch Anglo-Australian Reflector. |
1970–1979 |
|
2215
|
Presentation on the positive and negative aspects of the AAT, after two years of operation. |
1970–1979 |
|
2216
|
Details of estimated capital costs of the AAT Project. |
1970–1979 |
|
2217
|
Details of estimated capital costs of the AAT Project. |
1970–1979 |
|
2218
|
Ascertained expenditure determined from the exchange of invoices between the Department of Education and Science, Canberra, and the Science Research Council, London. |
1970–1979 |
|
2219
|
AAT Project Office report on the possible cost reductions for the AAT building and dome. |
1970–1979 |
|
2220
|
Comparison of total cost estimates for the AAT. |
1970–1979 |
|
2221
|
Total cost estimates for the AAT. |
1970–1979 |
|
2222
|
Complete list of estimates for the AAT. |
1970–1979 |
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