Bob
Have a question related to this hub?
Alice
Got something to say related to this hub?
Share it here.
 | This article may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral. (August 2020) |
The National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab[pronunciation?]) is the United States' national facility for ground-based, night-time optical and infrared astronomy. It is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), as a federally funded research and development center.
NOIRLab runs four observatories and a center for scientific software and research data archiving. It provides access to observing time for astronomers affiliated with any US institution.
NOIRLab was formed in 2019 by the merger of three predecessor organizations, which were all managed by AURA and funded by NSF. They were:
On October 1, 2019, these three organizations merged their operations to form NOIRLab.[4]
![[icon]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2024) |
AURA operates the NOIRLab and its facilities under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF).[5]
| This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2024) |
NOIRLab operates the following facilities:
| Programs |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Telescopes and Instruments | ||
| People | ||
