An artist’s impression of the Extremely Large Telescope - one of It is currently under construction
An artist's impression of the Extremely Large Telescope - one of It is currently under construction - A new report by an international consortium of leading astronomers, including UCL's Professor Amelie Saintonge, has set out recommendations to transform our understanding of the universe in the next decade. The ASTRONET Science Vision and Infrastructure Roadmap 2022 to 2035 is the latest comprehensive roadmap produced by the ASTRONET network of European funding agencies and research organisations. The network includes the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). ASTRONET is an independent consortium whose aim is to create a common science vision for all European astronomy by convening diverse groups to ask some of the biggest questions in science. Professor Amelie Saintonge (UCL Physics & Astronomy), lead editor of the report, said: "The technology behind the facilities that allow for ground-breaking astronomical discoveries often takes decades to mature. This is why it is essential to take a long term and global look at our scientific priorities, as we do in the ASTRONET Science and Infrastructure Roadmap. "The Roadmap highlights the need for a balanced and integrated infrastructure where large flagship observatories are complemented by smaller rapid-response facilities, computation and data centres, as well as laboratory facilities and technology development infrastructures.
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