Atlas Computer Laboratory, Computer research facility in Harwell, United Kingdom.
The Atlas Computer Laboratory occupies a dedicated building on the Harwell campus, featuring specialized equipment for computational research and data processing.
The laboratory opened in 1961 with a Ferranti Atlas 1 computer that cost £2.5 million and remained operational until its closure in 1975.
Scientists from universities across Britain gathered at the laboratory to advance computer programming techniques and develop mathematical solutions for complex problems.
The facility provided computing services to British universities and government agencies, processing scientific calculations through its advanced computational systems.
The laboratory's Stromberg-Carlson SC4020 microfilm recorder produced early computer animations, including effects for the 1979 film Alien.
Location: Harwell
Inception: 1961
Website: http://chilton-computing.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.57520,-1.31500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41
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