{"id":134457,"date":"2023-03-28T09:29:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=134457"},"modified":"2025-03-13T14:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T18:23:27","slug":"ucfs-robinson-observatory-gets-a-futuristic-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucfs-robinson-observatory-gets-a-futuristic-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF&#8217;s Robinson Observatory Gets a Futuristic Facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recent updates to one of UCF\u2019s most groundbreaking research and education facilities brings the <a href=\"https:\/\/planets.ucf.edu\/observatory\/#q1\">Robinson Observatory<\/a> into the 21st century, including robotics for remote viewing and a state-of-the-art weather protection system.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_134461\" style=\"max-width: 265px;\" class=\"figure float-left\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img  wp-image-134461 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-200x300.jpg\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-342x512.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"figure-img  wp-image-134461 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20200%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20200%20300%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-534x800.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-342x512.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-240x360.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update.jpg 800w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2023\/03\/Robinson-Observatory-2023-Update-200x300.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The new telescope inside UCF&#8217;s Robinson Observatory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The refurbishment returns the observatory to full functionality after six years. Supply shortages and the large scope of the project contributed to a year-long process of coordinating and executing the renovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m beyond excited because Robinson Observatory is an icon for the future of space-related education here at UCF. I know that our students are going to make incredible discoveries. I can\u2019t wait to see what they come up with,\u201d says Richard Jerousek, lecturer and Robinson Observatory director<\/p>\n<p>The new updates enable researchers to operate the observatory remotely and collect data when offsite, in addition to closing the observatory\u2019s dome to protect equipment in varied weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very different from anything we\u2019ve had in the past,\u201d Jerousek says.<\/p>\n<p>Other updates include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New cameras inside the telescope<\/li>\n<li>Solar telescope to view the sun<\/li>\n<li>1.2-meter radio telescope<\/li>\n<li>New telescope mount<\/li>\n<li>Updated computers and furniture<\/li>\n<li>Fresh paint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWe are now capable of contributing meaningfully to stellar occultation observations, observing exoplanet transits and other short-lived, time-sensitive astronomical phenomena,\u201d &nbsp;Jerousek says.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading to a fully automated observatory gives students hands-on experience in the field which they can apply to more sophisticated instruments like NASA\u2019s James Webb Space Telescope \u2014 the largest of its kind in space. Beyond astronomy and physics, the observatory can also benefit students studying computer science, photonics and photography.<\/p>\n<h2>A New Era Built Upon a Rich History<\/h2>\n<p>From the beginning, the goal of the observatory has been to serve as a resource and inspiration to the pursuit of astronomy. Herbert Robinson, one of UCF\u2019s founders, donated funds to construct the building that still houses an original Tinsley telescope today.<\/p>\n<p>In 2006, UCF student <strong>Paul Gardner \u201806 <\/strong>spearheaded the effort to rejuvenate the observatory with a new telescope and mount. As the years passed, the observatory\u2019s motor control system became outdated and ceased to function.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As with any world-class technological facility, maintenance is on-going and costly. To support the Robinson Observatory\u2019s research and engagement activities, <a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/robinson-observatory?utm_source=ucftoday&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=dog_23&amp;utm_content=robinson_observatory_facelift\"><strong>make a gift on April 13 during UCF Day of Giving here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWithout the telescope moving or tracking, we couldn\u2019t diagnose other issues that we found during the refurbishment such as the dome motor-to-telescope syncing,\u201d Jerousek says.<\/p>\n<p>After receiving funding from the <a href=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/\">College of Sciences<\/a> for the much-needed refurbishment, Gardner teamed up with Jerousek and Professor Yan Fernandez, former Robinson Observatory director, to bring their vision of a revitalized observatory to life.<\/p>\n<p>It was familiar territory for Gardner, who brought long experience around telescopes to the project, including the Caltech Palomar Observatory and Chile\u2019s Giant Magellan Telescope. He currently works for Amazon as an opto-mechanical engineering manager.<\/p>\n<p>Gardner didn\u2019t hesitate to return to Central Florida to help with the refurbishment. \u201cThat observatory launched my career,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<h2>Igniting Exploration of the Cosmos for Years to Come<\/h2>\n<p>Jerousek\u2019s mission for the observatory is to support research and learning at UCF and provide a space for students of varied disciplines to contribute their skills to the study of astronomy.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to serving UCF students, monthly public events called Knights Under the Stars welcome the Orlando community to explore the cosmos. These events host over a hundred community members to explore the wonders of astronomy and learn from experts at UCF.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing Gardner wants people to know about the observatory, it\u2019s that it has the potential to impact someone\u2019s life and career path<strong>.<\/strong> This refurbishment is an important step in ensuring that it can do that for years to come, he says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cutting-edge transformation returns one of UCF\u2019s most iconic features to full functionality after six 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