The All Sky Automated Survey

TL;DR

The All Sky Automated Survey is a low-cost, fully automated project designed for large-scale photometric sky monitoring, capable of observing thousands of stars nightly to facilitate various astronomical applications.

Contribution

This paper introduces the All Sky Automated Survey, detailing its design, prototype testing, and potential for automated, wide-area sky monitoring.

Findings

Over 100 square degrees observed 5-10 times per night

Monitored over 30,000 stars brighter than 12-13 magnitude

Prototype instrument tests demonstrate feasibility

Abstract

Technical description of the new project called All Sky Automated Survey and results of the tests of our prototype instrument are presented. The ultimate goal of this project is photometric monitoring of the large area of the sky with fully automated, low cost instruments. Possible applications of the project are indicated and future prospects discussed. At present over hundred square degrees is observed 5-10 times each night in I-band, alowing us to monitor over 30 000 stars brighter than 12-13 magnitude. Full description, pictures and current status of the project can be found at http://sirius.astrouw.edu.pl/~gp/asas/asas.html .