ASKAP: From Commissioning to Operations

Abstract

The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) is an SKA precursor located in the Murchi-son region of Western Australia. This 36-antenna array utilises innovative phased-array-feeds (PAFs) to provide a wide field-of-view, dramatically increasing the survey capabilities of the telescope. It is currently in the process of transitioning from commissioning into full operations, which is the focus of the overview presented here.