Las Cumbres Observatory
The Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) network was founded in 2005.
It has over 20 telescopes around the world. Each one is fully robotic, so people do not need to be on site. They are controlled over the internet.
Liverpool Telescope
The Liverpool Telescope (LT) is a robotic telescope with a 2-metre-diameter mirror. Astronomers and young people all over the world use it to study the Universe.
Software
Did you know that scientists use special computer programs to explore space? These programs help them control telescopes, take pictures, and plan their observations.
One important thing these programs do is help scientists study pictures of space taken by telescopes.
Find the Moon Missions
Did you know that 6 Apollo missions landed on the Moon? The first was Apollo 11 in 1969. The last was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Explore Messier Objects
Go Observing includes advanced options where you get to decide the exposure time of the observation and the filter the telescope uses.