Advancements in science and operations at the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo

A. Ghedina; Manuel D. Gonzalez G.

doi:10.1117/12.3023015

25 July 2024 Advancements in science and operations at the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo

A. Ghedina, Manuel D. Gonzalez G.

Proceedings Volume 13098, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X; 1309824 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3023015
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

Abstract

While extremely large telescopes are built, it is necessary to adapt the operations of older and smaller facilities in order to still be useful in modern astronomy. The risk is to be left behind. This paper will delve into key areas of the TNG that need to be improved, including telescope automation, real-time data processing, and remote observing techniques. While the TNG is still highly competitive in exo-planet research, a lot can be improved with a proper refurbishment of the instruments and with optimization of telescope operations. The final objective is to optimize the efficiency and maximize the observational capabilities and the quality of data acquisition. There are several aspects to be faced. Allowing astronomers to remotely operate the telescope, automating routine tasks for telescope and instrument configuration, implementation of intelligent scheduling algorithms, real time data analysis, environmental considerations and visibility will be addressed here.

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A. Ghedina and Manuel D. Gonzalez G. "Advancements in science and operations at the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo", Proc. SPIE 13098, Observatory Operations: Strategies, Processes, and Systems X, 1309824 (25 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3023015

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