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Small and Robotic Telescopes in the Era of Massive Time-Domain Surveys

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 April 2012

M. F. Bode
Affiliation:
Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool JMU, Birkenhead, CH41 1LD, UK email: mfb@astro.livjm.ac.uk
W. T. Vestrand
Affiliation:
Center for Space Science and Exploration, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 87545, USA
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Abstract

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We have entered an era in time-domain astronomy in which the detected rate of explosive transients and important ephemeral states in persistent objects threatens to overwhelm the world's supply of traditional follow-up telescopes. As new, comprehensive time-domain surveys become operational and wide-field multi-messenger observatories come on-line, that problem will become more acute. The goal of this workshop was to foster discussion about how autonomous robotic telescopes and small-aperture conventional telescopes can be employed in the most effective ways to help deal with the coming deluge of scientifically interesting follow-up opportunities. Discussion topics included the role of event brokers, automated event triage, the establishment of cooperative global telescope networks, and real-time coordination of observations at geographically diverse sites. It therefore included brief overviews of the current diverse landscape of telescopes and their interactions, and also considered planned and potential new facilities and operating models.

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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2012