Partners
Partner Institutions
Association of Canadian Universities for Research in Astronomy
The Association of Canadian Universities for Research in Astronomy is an organization of Canadian universities dedicated to the advancement of research and teaching in astronomy and astrophysics in Canada. It assists in coordinating large-scale national initiatives of its member institutions, advocates for the priorities in the Long Range Plan for Astronomy, and is a liaison between Canadian member universities and international partners in international and world observatories.
California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology is a small, independent university that offers instruction in science and engineering for a student body of 900 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. With an outstanding faculty, Caltech is one of the world's major research centers, focusing on those areas in which it has the faculty and facilities to excel. Since 1923, Caltech faculty and alumni have garnered 32 Nobel Prizes and five Crafoord Prizes. Forty-nine alumni and faculty have been awarded the National Medal of Science, and 10 faculty and alumni have received the National Medal of Technology.
University of California
The 10 campuses of the University of California open their doors to all who work hard and dream big. Through its teaching, research and public service, UC drives California's economy and leads the world in new directions.
Collaborating Institution
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, a core national institute for astronomy in Japan, has the world’s most advanced observing facilities. As a member institute of an inter-university research agency, NAOJ promotes the sharing of those facilities with the researchers throughout the nation and also conducts observations and researches including the collaborative research projects.
Observers
National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
The National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) were officially founded in April 2001 through the bringing together of four Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) observatories, three CAS observing stations and one CAS research center.
Department of Science and Technology of India
Department of Science and Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.