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Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical Research from Ground Robots to Space CubeSats

Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical Research from Ground Robots to Space CubeSats. Russell M. Genet California Polytechnic State University. Outline. Ground Telescopes Large and Small Robotic Telescopes Tech Transfer (both ways) 1.0-Meter Example Astronomy Research Seminar

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Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical Research from Ground Robots to Space CubeSats

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  1. Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical ResearchfromGround Robots to Space CubeSats Russell M. Genet California Polytechnic State University

  2. Outline • Ground Telescopes Large and Small • Robotic Telescopes • Tech Transfer (both ways) • 1.0-Meter Example • Astronomy Research Seminar • Space Telescopes Large and Small • ASTERIA CubeSat Telescope • CubeSat Astronomy Network • Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical Research from Ground Robots to Space CubeSats • Building a Community of Practice

  3. Ground Telescopes Large and Small

  4. Robotic Telescopes Advantages • Lower operation cost / no observer • Lower maint. cost / not disturbed • Good weather and seeing sites • Fast computer target selection • Fast telescope control • Fast slew (no human safety)

  5. Tech Transfers (both ways)

  6. 1.0-Meter Example • Structure Alt-Az compact Alt-Az vertical/horizontal Two Nasmyth ports • Optics Low temp coefficient Light-weighting Corrected Dall Kirkham • Control High resolution encoders Direct drive

  7. Astronomy Research Seminar Original Concept Same as professional research except: Reduced research scope Publish in second tier journals Don’t have to obtain grants Students researchers not paid Each Student Team Submits research proposal Manages their own research Obtains and analyzes data Writes and rewrites team paper Obtains an external review Submits paper for publication Gives public presentation To Make This Possible Research is within pro-am community of practice Focus: narrow topic area / narrow but deep Focus: produce high quality paper / Reputations are on the line! Split up the work / no prerequisites Research supervised but not led or managed Experienced researchers support the seminar Small Telescope Astronomical Research Handbook Institute for Student Astronomical Research (InStAR) Workshops, training, website, books Benefits Self identity as scientists within a community of practice Grit: passion & motivation achieve long-term goal Paper coauthor: school admissions & scholarships Transferable skills

  8. P2 = a3 / Md

  9. Boyce-Astro / San Diego

  10. Space Telescopes Large and Small

  11. ASTERIA CubeSat Space Telescope

  12. CubeSat Astronomy Network Alex Johnson Charles Van Steenwyk Russell Genet David Rowe Concept Potential Science Missions CubeSat Space Telescopes Orbit Considerations Conceptual Telescope Design Development Program Operations Future Prospects

  13. Extending Citizen Scientist Astronomical ResearchfromGround Robots to Space CubeSats • Affordable CubeSat technology / miniaturization Mass production Launch costs • Capable UV and extreme UV IR / miniature cryogenic coolers Deployable mirrors Laser communications • Funding • Timeline

  14. Building a Community of Practice Alt-Az Initiative Society for Astronomical Sciences Future Workshops AAS Honolulu 5 January 2020 Cal Poly II April 2020 Washington DC ??? 2020 Publications On the verge / Evgenya Shkolnik CubeSat Astronomy Network National Academies Astro 2020 Decadal Survey White Paper Cal Poly CubeSat Astronomy Workshop

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