Toward Autonomous Observatoriescore
AutObs · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-05-01–2027-10-31
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Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call ERC-2025-POC · scheme HORIZON-ERC-POC · topic ERC-2025-POC. CORDIS record →
Objective
Following our first successful results obtained during the ERC Synergy grant, wepropose to develop a novel software (at the level 6) that allows the simultaneouslyoperation of several telescopes and scientific instruments. It will form a firm base forfuture autonomous observatories. The software will allow to collect data with higherquality and will increase the observing efficiency by 20 – 30%. Therefore, the costsof very expensive missions could be reduced by up to 50%.This software will have a strong impact on many scientific projects including satellitemissions and huge ground-based surveys. It will be also very useful in other missionsrelated to sky surveillance, detecting tracking and imaging space debris, satellites,detecting near earth asteroids – one of the most important and challenging problemsfor the society. Finally, our product has a big potential to operate telescopes used forteaching students, outreach, and private persons. With our science-level softwaresuch observations could be done in a more “user friendly” and professional way.Therefore, it offers the unique opportunity for a wide group of citizens to participatein professional scientific projects creating a strong link between astronomers andsociety.
Beneficiaries (1)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRUM ASTRONOMICZNE IM. MIKOLAJA KOPERNIKA POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK | PL | coordinator | €150,000 |
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