OPTICON AIMS for FP7

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OPTICON AIMS for FP7

• Bring together researchers, instrument builders,
  national and international agencies to further
  increase the quality of astronomical research in
  Europe
• Develop scientific cases, initiate technical
  investigations, and begin planning for
  next-generation world-class observational
  facilities, ensuring the continuing excellence
  and development of European astronomy on the
  world stage
• Gain economies of scale and efficiencies -
  through shared experience and through
  coordination of resources and facility access -
  to achieve new frontiers in astronomical research