Thursday, 27 August 2009
In a bid to host the largest scientific project of the early 21st century, Premier Colin Barnett will next week launch the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Perth.
The Centre is a joint venture between Curtin University of Technology and The University of Western Australia (UWA) and is sponsored by the State Government. The CSIRO and iVEC are both collaborating partners.
Designed to play a pivotal role in Australia's effort to secure the $2.5 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA), ICRAR will coordinate WA's radio astronomy research.
The SKA, involving 19 countries from around the world, will be the most powerful radio telescope on Earth, with the ability to examine the formation of galaxies, stars and planets.
WHAT: Launch of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
WHERE: Theatre Auditorium, UWA Club, Hackett Drive, Crawley. (Media parking available adjacent to UWA Club, Parking Area 3, Hackett Entrance 1)
WHEN: 9.50am, Tuesday 1 September, 2009
Media references
Julia Nicol (Curtin Public Relations) (+61 8 ) 9266 7711 / (+61 4) 09 202 134
Janine MacDonald (UWA Public Affairs) (+61 8) 6488 5563 / (+61 4) 32 637 716
