Broadly stated, the objectives of Astronomy & Astrophysics from Antarctica are to coordinate astronomical activities in Antarctica in a way that ensures the best possible outcomes from international investment in Antarctic astronomy, and maximizes the opportunities for productive interaction with other disciplines.

Deliverable outcomes, including public awareness

We aim to deliver:

Quantitative assessments of the potential of each Antarctic plateau station to contribute to astronomy,
Advances in the understanding of Antarctic meteorology, as it applies to astronomical observations,
Improved coordination with atmospheric and ionospheric researchers,
Papers in peer-reviewed journals,
Properly archived data sets of site-testing data.

Scheduled AAA Planning Group meetings

Monday 11 May 2009, 9 - 11 am.
Grand Hotel Villa Tuscolana, Frascati, Italy.
Draft Minutes.

Friday 7 August 2009, 1430 hrs.
Centro de Convencoes SulAmerica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Note: this meeting will follow the IAU Working Group on Antarctic Astronomy meeting being held as part of the IAU General Assembly XXVII.

For more details, email John Storey.

The Astronomy & Astrophysics from Antarctica (AAA) Scientific Research Programme Planning Group was established at the Moscow meeting of the SCAR Delegates in July 2008.