Advances in Astronomy (Jan 2010)

Robotic Systems for Meteor Observing and Moon Impact Flashes Detection in Spain

  • José M. Madiedo,
  • Josep M. Trigo-Rodríguez,
  • José L. Ortiz,
  • Nicolás Morales

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/167494
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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A robotic observatory has been setup in the south-west of Spain with the aim to study meteoroids interacting with the Earth's atmosphere and meteoroids impacting on the Moon's surface. This is achieved by using an array of high-sensitivity CCD video cameras and three automated Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. We summarize here the main characteristics of this new facility.