Kitt Peak observatory bracing for cuts

[Ptah]

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/kitt-peak-observatory-bracing-for-cuts/article_a35e628d-7b22-5fe5-93b0-dd64c5219ad0.html

Cuts in federal spending on science could force the National Science Foundation
to drastically reduce or end its support of Kitt Peak National Observatory,
beginning as early as next year.

A recent message to employees of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory from
director David Silva warns of "the very real possibility" that NSF's Division of
Astronomical Sciences "may choose to close KPNO and possibly other NOAO facilities
or sites as open-access resources in response to … budget pressures."

In a telephone interview Tuesday, Silva said his agency's budget will be
disproportionately affected by expected cuts in federal funds.

Smaller sites will take a back seat to big-budget projects such as the
Large Synoptic Survey Telescope and projects with international partners, he said.

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[krispos42]

1. Ah, I now see what's tricking down.

Knowledge.