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08
August
2013
Robledo observatory installation Finished

The installation was completed during 2013, contributed to improve the technological equipment of the observatory thanks to the research and development group of ISDEFE, the NASA Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex and, specially, to the Radioastronomy department.

Now the objectives of the observatory are serveral:

  • Science outreach in schools, universities and other education centers
  • Support different alert networks and the Gloria project
  • Collaborate with NASA and Robledo Training and Visitor Center.
  • Use this telescope as a probe base for future professional telescopes


Robledo observatorie finished webcam view

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