APUS Telescope Joins Skynet Robotic Telescope Network
American Public University System (APUS) has announced that its 24-inch research grade telescope at the Dr. Wallace E. Boston Observatory will join the Skynet Robotic Telescope Network, operated by the University of North Carolina. As the first online university in this network, APUS students and faculty will gain access to over a dozen premier global observatories, including the 20-meter radio telescope at Green Bank Observatory and facilities in Australia.
The partnership will integrate National Science Foundation and DoD STEM-funded Skynet labs into future astronomy courses, providing students with hands-on experience in observational astronomy. The network includes notable facilities such as Morehead Observatory, Dark Sky Observatory, and international locations in Chile and Poland.
Il Sistema Universitario Pubblico Americano (APUS) ha annunciato che il suo telescopio di ricerca da 24 pollici presso l'Osservatorio Dr. Wallace E. Boston entrerà a far parte della Rete di Telescopi Robotici Skynet, gestita dall'Università della Carolina del Nord. In quanto prima università online in questa rete, gli studenti e il personale di APUS avranno accesso a oltre una dozzina di osservatori globali di primo piano, tra cui il telescopio radio da 20 metri presso l'Osservatorio di Green Bank e strutture in Australia.
La collaborazione integrerà i laboratori Skynet finanziati dalla National Science Foundation e dal DoD STEM nei futuri corsi di astronomia, fornendo agli studenti un'esperienza pratica nell'astronomia osservativa. La rete include strutture notevoli come l'Osservatorio Morehead, l'Osservatorio Dark Sky e location internazionali in Cile e Polonia.
El Sistema Universitario Público Americano (APUS) ha anunciado que su telescopio de investigación de 24 pulgadas en el Observatorio Dr. Wallace E. Boston se unirá a la Red de Telescopios Robóticos Skynet, operada por la Universidad de Carolina del Norte. Como la primera universidad en línea en esta red, los estudiantes y profesores de APUS tendrán acceso a más de una docena de observatorios globales de primer nivel, incluido el telescopio de radio de 20 metros en el Observatorio de Green Bank y instalaciones en Australia.
La colaboración integrará laboratorios Skynet financiados por la Fundación Nacional de Ciencia y el DoD STEM en los futuros cursos de astronomía, proporcionando a los estudiantes experiencia práctica en astronomía observacional. La red incluye instalaciones notables como el Observatorio Morehead, el Observatorio Dark Sky y ubicaciones internacionales en Chile y Polonia.
미국 공립 대학교 시스템(APUS)은 드. 월리스 E. 보스턴 천문대에 있는 24인치 연구용 망원경이 노스캐롤라이나 대학교에서 운영하는 스카이넷 로봇 망원경 네트워크에 합류한다고 발표했습니다. 이 네트워크의 첫 번째 온라인 대학으로서 APUS의 학생들과 교수들은 그린 뱅크 천문대의 20미터 라디오 망원경과 호주에 있는 시설을 포함하여 12개 이상의 세계적 수준의 천문대를 이용할 수 있게 됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 미래의 천문학 과정에 국립 과학 재단과 국방부 STEM 기금으로 지원된 스카이넷 실험실을 통합하여 학생들에게 관측 천문학에 대한 실습 경험을 제공합니다. 이 네트워크에는 모어헤드 천문대, 다크 스카이 천문대와 칠레 및 폴란드의 국제적인 장소와 같은 주목할만한 시설이 포함되어 있습니다.
Le Système Universitaire Public Américain (APUS) a annoncé que son télescope de recherche de 24 pouces situé à l'Observatoire Dr. Wallace E. Boston rejoindra le Réseau de Télescopes Robotiques Skynet, géré par l'Université de Caroline du Nord. En tant que première université en ligne de ce réseau, les étudiants et le personnel d'APUS auront accès à plus d'une douzaine d'observatoires mondiaux de premier plan, y compris le télescope radio de 20 mètres à l'Observatoire de Green Bank et des installations en Australie.
Ce partenariat intégrera des laboratoires Skynet financés par la National Science Foundation et le DoD STEM dans les futurs cours d'astronomie, offrant aux étudiants une expérience pratique en astronomie d'observation. Le réseau comprend des installations notables telles que l'Observatoire de Morehead, l'Observatoire Dark Sky et des sites internationaux au Chili et en Pologne.
Das Amerikanische Öffentliche Universitätssystem (APUS) hat angekündigt, dass sein 24-Zoll-Forschungs-Teleskop im Dr. Wallace E. Boston Observatorium Teil des Skynet Robotic Telescope Networks wird, das von der Universität von North Carolina betrieben wird. Als erste Online-Universität in diesem Netzwerk erhalten APUS-Studierende und -Dozenten Zugang zu über einem Dutzend erstklassiger globaler Observatorien, darunter das 20-Meter-Radioteleskop am Green Bank Observatory und Einrichtungen in Australien.
Die Partnerschaft wird nationale Wissenschaftsstiftungs- und DoD-STEM-finanzierte Skynet-Labore in zukünftige Astronomie-Kurse integrieren und den Studierenden praktische Erfahrungen in der Beobachtungsastronomie bieten. Das Netzwerk umfasst bemerkenswerte Einrichtungen wie das Morehead Observatory, das Dark Sky Observatory sowie internationale Standorte in Chile und Polen.
- First online university to join elite global telescope network, expanding educational resources
- Access granted to over dozen premier global observatories and telescopes
- Integration of NSF and DoD STEM-funded labs enhancing curriculum value
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Elite Global Online Telescope Network Brings the Universe Closer to Students, Researchers
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"This partnership with Skynet is truly out of this world," said Dr. Brian Freeland, Dean of the School of STEM and School of Health Sciences at APUS. "It supercharges our Space Studies program, giving our students experience with several notable world-class telescopes and allowing them to explore the universe like never before."
This collaboration enables the University's students and faculty members to access over a dozen other premier global observatories and telescopes, including the massive 20-meter radio telescope at Green Bank Observatory in WV and facilities as far away as
- Morehead Observatory (UNC-Chapel Hill)
- Dark Sky Observatory (Appalachian State University)
- Fan Mountain Observatory (University of
Virginia ) - Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (
Chile ) - Hampden-Sydney College Observatory
- Mars Desert Research Station
- Montana Learning Center
- Astronomical Observatory of the Jagiellonian University (
Poland ) - Sleaford Observatory (University of
Saskatchewan )
As part of the partnership, students from American Military University and American Public University will benefit from seamless remote telescope control, enabling learning that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world astronomical research. Additionally, APUS plans to integrate into future astronomy courses two of Skynet's labs, funded in part by the National Science Foundation and by DoD STEM.
"This curriculum will provide students with invaluable, hands-on experiences in observational astronomy, reinforcing APUS's commitment to high-quality STEM education that is light-years ahead," said Dr. Ed
By joining the Skynet network, APUS is shooting for the stars in making astronomical exploration more accessible and inspiring the next generation of cosmic pioneers. This collaboration underscores the University's dedication to education, innovation, and scientific discovery in the field.
For more information about APUS's astronomy courses and the Space Studies program please visit Center for Space Studies | American Public University System (APUS).
About Skynet Robotic Telescope Network
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About American Public University System
American Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 33-year history and vibrant community of over 153,000 alumni from more than 80 countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online learning1. APUS is in the top
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the
1 APUS has been honored with the online Learning Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV) https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
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