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1 Astronomical Instruments for Robotic Telescopes Ensenada-México, 03 Sep 2012 Robotic Telescopes to Science and Public Outreach Dr. Luis Cuesta Grupo Telescopios Robóticos Centro de Astrobiología
2 INDEX Telescopes at CAB Group Location Characteristics Dedication Science Outreach Educational programs Telescope to the classroom Participation on shared time projects PARTNeR CESAR GLORIA
3 TEAM GROUP OF ROBOTIC TELESCOPES AT CAB Head Luis Cuesta Crespo Science Teresa Eibe García Aurora Ullán Nieto Outreach Juan Ángel Vaquerizo Technician Xavier Miquelez
4 WHERE CAB Campus INTA Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) 3º 28, 40º 30, 639 m CEB Estación de Espacio Profundo de ESA Cebreros (Ávila) 4º 22, 40º 28, 710 m CAHA Observatorio de Calar Alto Almería 2º 33, 37º 13, m
5 FEATURES Reflector telescopes cm f/10 (~0.5 º) Classic Cassegrain configuration Parabolic primary Hyperbolic secondary
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7 FEATURES Reflector telescopes cm f/10 (~0.5 º) Classic Cassegrain configuration Parabolic primary Hyperbolic secondary Equatorial mount Direct transmission Friction
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9 FEATURES Reflector telescopes cm f/10 (~0.5 º) Classic Cassegrain configuration Parabolic primary Hyperbolic secondary Equatorial mount Direct transmission Friction Dome Form 0º to 90º Motorized Automatic
10 OPERATION Two LINUX computers per telescope Control Data TALON Graphical interface Telescope Dome Filters Focus Camera
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13 OPERATION Two LINUX computers per telescope Control Data TALON Graphical interface Telescope Dome Filters Focus Camera Presence Interactive Remote Interactive (from the distance) Robotic Programmed
14 INSTRUMENTATION CCD Finger Lakes 4008 x "/pix 24' x 16' 9 μm Refrigerated
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17 INSTRUMENTATION CCD Finger Lakes 4008 x "/pix 24' x 16' 9 μm Refrigerated Filters Johnson (UBVRI) Strömgren [OIII], Hα,Hβ, Red, Green, Blue
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20 SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY Astrobiology Exoplanets Search Characterization Comets and NEOs Other lines Variable stars Opportunity objects Galactic surveys (PN, HII, SNR)
21 SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY 2,5 hours Exoplanet detection Transits Photometry (0.01-1%)=>mmag
22 SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY Exoplanet characterization Transits Repeatability Depth TTV TDV Ellipticity More planets
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24 OUTREACH Open telescopes to the public Educational programs Collaborations International
25 OUTREACH Sessions of astronomical observation at CAB Dome access Explanation talk Remote observation Auditorium Objects Moon, planets, comets Nebulae, galaxies
26 OUTREACH Sessions of astronomical observation outside CAB Explanation talk Remote observation Internet connection to TR Objects Moon, planets, comets Nebulae, galaxies Many events
27 OUTREACH Whole educational project: Telescopes to the Classroom A new laboratory: The telescope Preparation of the observations Time application Results analysis Final report Main astrophysics Exoplanets Remote observation International collaborations Observations on local time Support to teacher and students
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31 Luis Cuesta (cuestacl) M. Teresa Eibe (eibegmt) Aurora Ullán (ullanna) Juan Ángel Vaquerizo (jvaquerizog) CENTRO DE ASTROBIOLOGÍA CSIC-INTA
32 Luis Cuesta (cuestacl) M. Teresa Eibe (eibegmt) Aurora Ullán (ullanna) Juan Ángel Vaquerizo (jvaquerizog) CENTRO DE ASTROBIOLOGÍA CSIC-INTA
33 Luis Cuesta (cuestacl) M. Teresa Eibe (eibegmt) Aurora Ullán (ullanna) Juan Ángel Vaquerizo (jvaquerizog) CENTRO DE ASTROBIOLOGÍA CSIC-INTA
34 OUTREACH Guided visits to CAB Laboratories TR Fairs Science Week
35 OUTREACH Diffusion of activities Press releases AstronomíA PARTNeRama Web page Weather station Telescope status Collaborations Time schedules Projects Teachers and students questions
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