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The Space Grant Internet Telescope Network: The Beginning Dr. Paul S. Hardersen Director, ND Space Grant Consortium National Space Grant Directors Meeting Las Cruces, New Mexico, Fall 2007 Since the March meeting…. Introduced Internet telescope network concept to Space Grant community in March 2007. What has happened? ? Met with Rocky Mountain SG reps (April). ? ND Internet Obs #1 operational (May). ? Began construction for 2nd obs (June). ? Formalized participation by SD (July). Space Grant Internet Telescope Network (SGITN) began operations August 1, 2007. What is the SGITN? What: A national network of Internet observatories for research and education. Why: Increase access to research facilities for non-AURA colleges and universities. Encourage research! Who: University students/faculty in participating Space Grant States (host and affiliate institutions). Where: Any location with modest Internet access. Current participants Facilities overview: South Dakota Facilities overview: North Dakota Facilities overview: North Dakota Facilities overview: North Dakota Observatory #1: 16” aperture SCT w/UBVRI filters. Observatory #2: 10” aperture SCT w/UBVRI filters ? operational by 1/1/2008. Observatory #3: 20” aperture SCT w/UBVRI filters and stellar spectrograph. Construction in Summer 2008. Observatory #4: Small radio telescope, 7’ diameter, measures L-band of neutral H at 1.42 GHz. SGITN: How does the SGITN operate? For qualified individuals wanting to use the Network: 1. Read information on the SGITN web site. 2. Submit request via online PDF forms. 3. Receive project approval and observing time. 4. Schedule observing time and begin work. ? Can use any available observatory. ? Given entire nights to observe. ? Observing time dependent on demand and needs. Information page Observer request form SGITN schedule page Access page Telescope control via ACP