From the telescope to the computer: how to improve the archiving

L. Cuesta*M. T. Eibe and A. Ullán
Centro de Astrobiología (INTA-CSIC), Carretera de Ajalvir, km 4, 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid, Spain

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Abstract

One of the most critical issues in operating robotic observatories is the data acquisition and storage. Most telescopes produce enormous amounts of information to be processed and stored. Finding an efficient way to archive the data, including quality control procedures, is essential. Virtual Observatory projects could be very helpful in these cases.

Archives are an important part of the telescopes Map of Mars by Giovanni Schiaparelli An example of data that may be and may not be saved: Only good data may be saved
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Keywords : robotic telescopes – data archiving – image quality.