Robotic telescopes and the public

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Oct 2004

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2004an....325..457b&link_type=abstract

Astronomische Nachrichten, Vol.325, Issue 6, p.457-461

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Telescopes, Instrumentation: Miscellaneous, Methods: Observational

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The development of robotic telescopes for access by the public is discussed. The importance of astronomy in providing easily accessible science and stimulating young minds with the beauty and mysteries of the cosmos is outlined in the light of the continuing need to inspire young people with science and make possible careers in science and engineering. The growing problems of seeing the stars in our cities due to light pollution and the increasing attraction of TV, computer games and the Internet are all reducing the levels of familiarity of young people with the night sky and their potential interest in astronomy. The ways in which robotic telescopes can reintroduce young people to the heritage of the night sky are outlined and various initiatives discussed around the returns that can be gained in bringing astronomy to the public.

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