The Pirate Facility: at the Crossroads of Research and Teaching
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I describe the Open University-owned 0.43m robotic observatory PIRATE, based in Mallorca. PIRATE is a cost-effective facility contributing to topical astrophysical research and an inspiring platform for distance education students to learn practical science.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015