Observing using the Isaac Newton Telescope: you just press the button, right?

 
Location
Lecture Theatre B1 Physics Building
Date(s)
15/02/2024
Registration URL
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-engagement/events/events-2024/science-public-lecture-02.aspx
Description
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On a research trip to the Isaac Newton telescope, Dr Julian Onions had the chance to carry out some observations using the 2.5 m Isaac Newton telescope.

Should be straightforward, right? Just point and click? Not quite!

So, what does it actually take to set up and use a professional telescope? How do you plan and execute an observing run?

Come along to our February public science lecture to learn the answer to all these questions and more, as Julian shares his experience of using this amazing piece of equipment!

As part of the Institute for Policy and Engagement’s Public Science Lectures series.