Science Programs with the GNAT Automated Telescope System

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Oct 2000

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American Astronomical Society, 196th AAS Meeting, #09.07; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 32, p.1280

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The Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes (GNAT) has implemented a prototype automated telescope in anticipation of creation of a network of such telescopes. The prototype is a 0.5-m aperture scale model of a larger instrument under design, and has been described elsewhere in the literature. In this presentation we describe the current status of the key operating system which enables automated operation of the telescope, and we present background and progress on a series of science programs underway with this system. These programs include a prototype search for extrasolar planets using the photometric transit technique, various studies of open star clusters, long term photometric monitoring of a group of Mira variables, and characterization of standard stars using the Stromvil photometric system. Examples of observations obtained with the telescope are presented, along with summaries of the data reductions done to date. In addition we note that this system is producing large quantities of data of great potential interest to students and other researchers. We outline how these individuals can become directly involved in these programs, and others, and encourage such participation. GNAT is supported through the generous donations of member institutions.

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