Remote Observing ProjectMatthew LundyPHYS 183 [email protected]

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The MicroObservatory

The MicroObservatory is a network of remote small telescopes that can be controlled by the public over the Internet. Developed by the Smithsonian Center of Astrophysics the networks is currently in place at Harvard College Observatory and the Whipple Observatory in Amado, AZ. You will be using this observatory to produce an astronomical image of an interesting source. You will also be asked to write a report on this chosen source.

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Prerequisites

To analyze the images and obtain the information necessary to write the report you will need a modern browser on a PC/Mac. Using a mobile device may provide issues when it comes to the analysis. If you do not have access to such a device, then please send an email to [email protected]!

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Requesting an Image

https://mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/OWN/Own.pl

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Analyzing an Image

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MicroObservatory Possibilities

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Additional Source Infohttps://stellarium-web.org/

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Common Issues

Help my image is all white!

Help my image is all black!

Help my image is all random

stars and no source!

Help my image is blurry!

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Report Structure

3-5 short answer questions about the nature of the source and the observation

2 long answer questions about the source and the course (~400 word)

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Questions?Contact: [email protected]