NRC-HIA: About HIA

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Mandate

NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics (NRC-HIA) executes NRC's Parliamentary mandate to "operate and administer any astronomical observatories established or maintained by the Government of Canada" (NRC Act, R.S., c. N-15, s. 5.1(m), 1989).

In general terms, NRC-HIA advances humanity's fundamental knowledge of the Universe and contributes to the economic strength of Canada by:

providing Canadian scientists with access to leading astronomical observatories and other research facilities, such access being open to all astronomers, based on peer-reviewed scientific merit without regard to the researcher's home institution

developing innovative scientific instruments and software tools for these facilities

planning and developing future telescope projects appropriate for the needs of the Canadian research community

transferring expertise to universities and to industry in Canada

educating and informing the general public about astronomy in response to their strong interest in the subject

carrying out astrophysical research