FTP and NSO: Astronomy With (Several) Robotic Telescopes
Fraser Lewis
TL;DR
This paper describes two UK-based robotic telescope projects, Faulkes Telescope and National Schools Observatory, focusing on their use of large telescopes for educational purposes.
Contribution
It introduces two robotic telescope initiatives and explains their application in astronomy education, highlighting their operational details and educational impact.
Findings
Successful deployment of robotic telescopes for educational outreach
Enhanced student engagement through remote astronomical observations
Demonstrated feasibility of large aperture telescopes in school settings
Abstract
We present details of two UK based robotic telescope projects, The Faulkes Telescope Project and the National Schools Observatory. We discuss details on how these projects utilise large aperture robotic telescopes for education purposes.
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