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The Parkes Radio Telescope — 1986

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

J. G. Ables ,
C. E. Jacka ,
D. McConnell ,
A. E. Schinckel  and
A. J. Hunt
J. G. Ables
Affiliation:
Division of Radiophysics, CSIRO, Sydney
C. E. Jacka
Affiliation:
Division of Radiophysics, CSIRO, Sydney
D. McConnell
Affiliation:
Division of Radiophysics, CSIRO, Sydney
A. E. Schinckel
Affiliation:
Division of Radiophysics, CSIRO, Sydney
A. J. Hunt
Affiliation:
Division of Radiophysics, CSIRO, Sydney
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Abstract

The Parkes radio telescope was commissioned in 1961, with an anticipated operational life of 15 years. Twentyfive years later the telescope has been refurbished with the aim of extending its life yet another decade or two. A major undertaking has been the complete replacement of the drive and control System. This presentation outlines the main features of the new System and its effect on the observing facilities offered at the observatory.

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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , 1986 , pp. 507 - 512
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1985

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