Can't afford that telescope? Control one online!

Amateur astronomers will soon not be limited to just their own equipment. Starting next year, a group of robotic telescopes will be going online, available for use, free even.

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Link to Global Robotic Telescope site

Originally posted by nineix

oops, clicked enter too soon, editing with info ...

edit on 19-10-2011 by nineix because: (no reason given)

Yeah, no worries, it's quite common apparently.

You are suffering from premature interaction.

Looking forward to your post though.

ETA:- Damn that really is premature, it's not happening to next year.

reply to post by Cobaltic1978


Yeah, next year, but, it's still something to look forward too; planning target objects, viewing times, etc.

reply to post by nineix


I know, looking forward to it.

I don't currently have a telescope and was thinking of buying one, but now I may not need to. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

reply to post by nineix


I'll just save this link until next year when it can be useful to see all the creepy things in space that will still be unexplained or disclosed.

lol


there are

x number of online telescopes available


there are xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x 12

reply to post by Toolatetotalk


It'll definitely be nice to have access to 17 different robotic telescopes around the world.

I expect there will be waiting times and reservations for time slots just as there are with professional astronomers using other large telescopes and arrays.
Even if such, this is still totally fantastic.

As for a glut in requests and reservations for time slots by amateur n00bs, I expect the more serious and forward thinking amateurs will be diligent in planning ahead, and being more aggressive in repeated requests and reservation of time slots such that after the initial novelty wears off, the playing field will peter out and open up.

I'll be looking for. Saved the thread.

You already can

Global Rent A Scope

12 scopes around the world to rent.

i remember hearing about this years ago, although now i forget what it was called back then, that page has a huge list. Robotic Telescopes Section

reply to post by LightAssassin


Talk about confusing...

reply to post by nineix


can't wait!!!!!! I can't afford a decent telescope so wopppeeeeee to this one!!

reply to post by Manhater


What is?

reply to post by LightAssassin


That website. Seems all over the place. I have my 60 credits but I can't find the telescope. lol

reply to post by Manhater


Did you go all gung ho on that website?

I found it quite easy to work around IF you follow the instructions from the moment you create an account.

reply to post by LightAssassin


I'll have to do it another time. I have to study for test. Don't time to study for a website.
thxs

reply to post by Manhater




I do understand.

reply to post by nineix


This has been available for years

Bradford robotic telescope

www.telescope.org...

In the UK few telescopes around the country have open nights so the public can come along and have a look.