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Operating a global network of autonomous observatories
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SYSNO ASEP 0354859 Document Type C - Proceedings Paper (int. conf.) R&D Document Type Conference Paper Title Operating a global network of autonomous observatories Author(s) Kubánek, Petr (FZU-D) RID
Castro-Tirado, A.J. (ES)
de Ugarte Postigo, A. (ES)
Cunniffe, R. (ES)
Prouza, Michael (FZU-D) RID, ORCID
Štrobl, Jan (ASU-R) ORCID, RID
van Heerden, H. (ZA)
Gorosabel, J. (ES)
Hudec, René (ASU-R) RID, ORCID
Yock, P. (NZ)
Allen, W.H. (NZ)
Bond, I. (NZ)
Christie, G. (NZ)
Guziy, S. (ES)
Hanlon, L. (IE)
Jelínek, M. (ES)
Meehan, S. (IE)
Polášek, Cyril (ASU-R)
Reglero, V. (ES)
Vitale, P. (AR)Source Title Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy. - Bellingham : SPIE, 2010 / Radziwill N.M. ; Bridger A. - ISBN 9780819482303 Pages 77400u/1-77400u/12 Number of pages 12 s. Action Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy Event date 27.06.2010-04.07.2010 VEvent location San Diego Country US - United States Event type WRD Language eng - English Country US - United States Keywords autonomous observatory ; robotic telescope ; telescope network ; RTS2 Subject RIV BF - Elementary Particles and High Energy Physics R&D Projects ME09052 GA MŠMT - Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) GA205/08/1207 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF) CEZ AV0Z10100502 - FZU-D (2005-2011) AV0Z10030501 - ASU-R (2005-2011) UT WOS 000285839500028 EID SCOPUS 77956135981 DOI 10.1117/12.857222 Annotation We discuss our experiences operating a heterogeneous global network of autonomous observatories. The observatories are presently situated on four continents, with a fifth expected during the summer of 2010. The network nodes are small to intermediate diameter telescopes (<= 150 cm) owned by different institutions but running the same observatory control software. We report on the experience gained during construction, commissioning and operation of the observatories, as well as future plans. Problems encountered in the construction and operation of the nodes are summarised. Operational statistics as well as scientific results from the observatories are also presented. Workplace Institute of Physics Contact Kristina Potocká, potocka@fzu.cz, Tel.: 220 318 579 Year of Publishing 2011
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