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Astronomical outreach activities of INTA:PARTNeR and RTRCAB
Luis Cuesta
Juan A. Vaquerizo
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What is CAB?
A Spanish research centre Life as a result of the evolution of the Universe
Associated to NASA Astrobiology Institute
Departments Astrophysics Molecular evolution Planetology and Habitability Instrumentation Outreach
Centro de Astrobiología
Robotic TelescopesW
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CABCampus INTATorrejón de Ardoz (Madrid)3º 28’, 40º 30’, 639 m
EVA1Estación de Vigilancia Aérea 1El Frasno (Zaragoza)1º 30’, 41º 22’, 1.405 m
CAHAObservatorio de Calar AltoAlmería2º 33’, 37º 13’, 2.146 m
Robotic Telescopes
Reflector telescopes 40-50 cm f/10 (~0.5 º)
Classic Cassegrain configuration Parabolic primary Hyperbolic secondaryF
EA
TU
RES
Robotic TelescopesFEA
TU
RES
Robotic Telescopes
Reflector telescopes 40-50 cm f/10 (~0.5 º)
Classic Cassegrain configuration Parabolic primary Hyperbolic secondary
Equatorial mount Direct transmission Friction
FEA
TU
RES
Robotic TelescopesFEA
TU
RES
Robotic Telescopes
Reflector telescopes 40-50 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
FEA
TU
RES
Robotic TelescopesFEA
TU
RES
Robotic Telescopes
CCD Finger Lakes 4008 x 2672
0.37 "/pix 24' x 16'
9 μm Refrigerated
Filters Johnson (UBVRI) [OIII], Hα ,Hβ, … Red, Green, Blue
FEA
TU
RES
Robotic Telescopes
CCD Finger Lakes 4008 x 2672
0.37 "/pix 24' x 16'
9 μm Refrigerated
Filters Johnson (UBVRI) [OIII], Hα ,Hβ, … Red, Green, Blue
Presence Interactive
Remote Interactive (from the
distance) Robotic
Programmed
FEA
TU
RES
Robotic Telescopes
Scientific Activity Astrobiology
Exoplanets Search Characterization
Solar type stars Comets and NEOs
Other lines Variable stars Opportunity objects Galactic surveys (PN, HII, SNR)
Advantages Observations without operator Huge amount of data Automatic data reduction and analysis Photometry and astrometry
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TIV
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DETECTION METHODS
Transits Photometry
(0.01-1%)=>mmag Repeatability > 60 planets HD 209458 b (1999)
47 pc 0.69 MJ
1.32 RJ
0.045 UA 3.5 d 86.7 º
2,5 hours
ExoplanetsS
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Exoplanets
Use of Robotic Telescopes Data about the planet
A lot of observation time Light curves => increase s/σ
Mass, size and distances Begin and end
Orbital cycles Max and min
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ExoplanetsR
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Outreach
Open telescopes to the public
Educational programs
Collaborations International
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Outreach
Guided visits to CAB Laboratories TR
Fairs Science Week
VIS
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Outreach
Sessions of astronomical observation at CAB Dome access Explanation talk Remote observation
Auditorium Objects
Moon, planets, comets Nebulae, galaxies
VIS
ITS
Outreach
Sessions of astronomical observation outside CAB Explanation talk Remote observation
Internet connection to TR Objects
Moon, planets, comets Nebulae, galaxies
Science Week at MNCN More than 300 people
VIS
ITS
Whole educational projects
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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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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Luis Cuesta ([email protected])Juan Ángel Vaquerizo ([email protected]
csic.es)
Centro de AstrobiologíaINTA
Luis Cuesta ([email protected])Juan Ángel Vaquerizo ([email protected]
csic.es)
Centro de AstrobiologíaINTA
Luis Cuesta ([email protected])Juan Ángel Vaquerizo ([email protected]
csic.es)
Centro de AstrobiologíaINTA
Luis Cuesta ([email protected])Juan Ángel Vaquerizo ([email protected]
csic.es)
Centro de AstrobiologíaINTA
Galaxia NGC 253
Resultados
Galaxia M 51
Resultados
Nebulosa M 27
Resultados
Ciencia
WASP1
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Resultados
TrES 5 (R – 80 s)
