The Kyiv Internet telescope
Abstract
We present a short description of hardware and software packages updated for last 5 years. System uses a Celestron -1400XLT optical tube installed on the upgraded WS240GT mount equipped with high precision angle encoder and Sidereal Technology control system. Images can be obtained with CCD camera Rolera MGi or one of the SBIG family camera. The telescope is equipped with UBVRI filters and GPS timing capability. The system can be operated automatically according to the observational schedule. Data on some observational programs and possibility to involve the system into the Ukrainian Network of Optical Stations are discussed.
- Publication:
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Bulletin of Ukrainian Earth Orientation Parameters Laboratory
- Pub Date:
- December 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013BUEOP...8...68R
- Keywords:
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- geodesy;
- space geodynamics;
- instrumentation