On March 13 2011，external review for first AST (Antarctic Survey Telescope) organized by Chinese Antarctic Astronomy Center was held in NIAOT，which a lot of experts from domestic universities and Observatory Attended。

Firstly,Professor Wang Lifan(director of Chinese Antarctic Astronomy Center) gave a brief introduction about development of Antarctic Survey Telescope。

Then professor Yuan Xiangyan (vice project deputy ofAST)reported design、development and recent low-temperature test of the telescope。 

Progress of mechanical structure and control system has been introduced by deputy of mechanical-electrical system。

Professor Shang Zhaohui(Tianjin Normal University) reported Survey Strategy and data processing system。

Experts conducted discussion about four lectures above and gave useful opinion on AST meanwhile visiting AST on site。

The review marks starting for overall adjusting of AST before transpotation for Dome A。