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Automation in astronomy.Description and evaluation of the remotely operated Lick Observatory Cassegrain focus of the 120-inch telescope. The experience with this instrument has revealed that an automated system can profoundly change the observer's approach to his work. This makes it difficult to evaluate the 'advantage' of an automated telescope over a conventional instrument. Some of the problems arising with automation in astronomy are discussed.
Document ID
19720061877
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Wampler, E. J. (Lick Observatory Santa Cruz, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Astronomy from a space platform; Symposium
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Start Date: December 27, 1971
End Date: December 28, 1971
Accession Number
72A45543
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF GP-29684
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-061-006
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-061-008
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Public
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