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Robotic Telescopes, Arrays, and Networks Past, Present, and Future

Explore the evolution of robotic telescopes, their advantages, tech transfer between small and large telescopes, arrays and networks, and future technology and applications. Discover the potential for lower costs, automation, improved coordination, and new research opportunities.

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Robotic Telescopes, Arrays, and Networks Past, Present, and Future

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  1. Robotic Telescopes, Arrays, and NetworksPast, Present, and Future Russell M. Genet California Polytechnic State University

  2. Outline • Telescopes Large and Small • Robotic Telescopes • Advantages of Robotic Telescopes • Tech Transfer: Small to Large Telescopes • Tech Transfer: Large to Small Telescopes • 1-Meter Example • Arrays of Robotic Telescopes • Networks of Robotic Telescopes • Future Technology • Future Applications

  3. Telescopes Large and Small

  4. Robotic Telescopes

  5. Advantages of Robotic Telescopes • Lower operating costs / no observers • Lower maintenance costs / not disturbed • Placed at good weather/seeing sites • Fast computer selection of targets • Fast computer control of telescopes • Fast slew if direct drive (no human safety)

  6. Tech Transfer: Small to Large Telescopes

  7. Tech Transfer: Large to Small Telescopes

  8. 1.0-Meter Example • Structure Alt-Az compact Alt-Az vertical/horizontal Two Nasmyth ports • Optics Low temp coefficient Light-weighting Corrected Dall Kirkham • Control High resolution encoders Direct drive

  9. Arrays of Robotic Telescopes

  10. Networks of Robotic Telescopes Los Cumbres Observatory

  11. Future Technology • Lower costs (lasercom and SSA) • Larger apertures (1.5- and 2.0-m) • Automation of new instruments • Turnkey observatories • Scheduling • Observatory coordination • Sharing results • Archiving

  12. Future Applications • Lasercom and SSA • Professional astronomical research • Student research • Citizen scientist research • Education • Outreach • Hobby

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