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A promising future for the Canary Island Observatories
From 11th to 13th November the conference “Future Instruments for the Telescopes of the Canary Observatories”, organized by the Instituto de Astrofísica de...
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PublicationChallenges of the telescope control system for large robotic telescopes
The New Robotic Telescope (NRT) with a collecting area of 4pi square meters will be the largest fully robotic telescope in the world. This contribution is...
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PublicationConceptual design for the optomechanical systems of the New Robotic Telescope
The New Robotic Telescope (NRT) will be the largest fully robotic telescope in the world (4-m class). The primary mirror (M1) will be comprised of 18...
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PublicationConceptual design of a fast-slewing mount for the New Robotic Telescope
The New Robotic Telescope is designed to conduct rapid target follow-up within 30 seconds of an `alert' from survey facilities. To achieve this will require a...
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GrantConstructive Preparatory Phase of the European Solar Telescope (EST) - Creation of the Project Office
PREP-EST is a project funded by the Canary Islands Government under a direct grant awarded on grounds of public interest. The objective of PREP-EST is the...
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GrantContribution of the Cabildo of La Palma to the "Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA)" project
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CapabilityDesign, development and verification of optical systems
The IAC Technology Division has the capacity for developing complete optical elements and systems from the design stages to manufacturing follow-up, integration...
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CapabilityDissemination of scientific and technological capabilities, and socio-economic impact of the IAC
One of IAC’s primary objectives is to improve its own scientific and technological capabilities. The promotion of these capacities, both nationally and...
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DocumentGran Telescopio Canarias (GTC): 10 años de Ciencia
A lo largo de los últimos 10 años, desde su inauguración, el Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC), también conocido como Grantecan, ha contribuido en gran medida a...