About this episode

Australia will not participate in the European Southern Observatory after 2027 despite the benefits of collaboration.

Despite the many benefits from a multi-country collaboration on a major astronomy project, Australia will not be part of the European Southern Observatory after 2027.

Topics covered

• astronomy
• international collaboration
• science policy
• European Southern Observatory
• Australia's ESO rejection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: European Southern Observatory

Places: Australia

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