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Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day
Global Rent a Scope (GRAS) is a proud to be the sponsor of the Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day (AAPOD), hosted by Astronomy.FM
Our special trial account will give you 60 points of free access to GRAS's one-click imaging systems on their remote telescopes, G3 (in New Mexico), G13 (in Australia). Registration does not require a credit card or any commitment from you. At the end of your trial, you will be able to upgrade to a full-use GRAS account that will let you access all of their telescopes.
Anyone, with an Internet connected computer, located anywhere on the Earth, will be granted free access to a GRAS remote Telescope. Designed for ease of operation, even a child with little or no previous experience can take command of the controls of this ground-based remote astronomical telescope system
Follow Global Rent-a-Scope on Twitter to get Alerts on when the observatories are open, and special offers made only to twitter followers.
Astronomy.FM, an amateur astronomy focused organization, has as its mission "to explore, enjoy, and promote astronomy and space science; to encourage and facilitate the growth of astronomy science to professionals, amateurs, and students, and to bring awareness to the public; to educate and inspire humanity to 'look skyward' and learn." Membership is free and without obligation. Members and the public can listen to broadcasts using links at Astronomy.FM.
Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day
June 11 2010
C/2009 R1 (McNaught) Wide-Field Animation
Our special trial account will give you 60 points of free access to GRAS's one-click imaging systems on their remote telescopes, G3 (in New Mexico), G13 (in Australia). Registration does not require a credit card or any commitment from you. At the end of your trial, you will be able to upgrade to a full-use GRAS account that will let you access all of their telescopes.
Anyone, with an Internet connected computer, located anywhere on the Earth, will be granted free access to a GRAS remote Telescope. Designed for ease of operation, even a child with little or no previous experience can take command of the controls of this ground-based remote astronomical telescope system
These image where taken with GRAS free trial account.
Follow Global Rent-a-Scope on Twitter to get Alerts on when the observatories are open, and special offers made only to twitter followers.
Astronomy.FM, an amateur astronomy focused organization, has as its mission "to explore, enjoy, and promote astronomy and space science; to encourage and facilitate the growth of astronomy science to professionals, amateurs, and students, and to bring awareness to the public; to educate and inspire humanity to 'look skyward' and learn." Membership is free and without obligation. Members and the public can listen to broadcasts using links at Astronomy.FM.
