Terms of Reference

The Extremely Large Telescope Working Group (ELTWG) was set up in 2003 by the National Committee for Astronomy of the Australian Academy of Sciences with these terms of reference:

• Explore opportunities for Australian participation in projects to build an extremely large optical/infrared ground-based telescope (an ELT);
• Develop the scientific and technical case for an ELT;
• Liaise with the astronomical community to provide information about ELT projects and receive feedback on community responses;
• Explore and develop the funding opportunities and industry partnerships for an ELT.