The rise of robotic observatories has transformed astronomy, breaking geographical barriers and enabling limitless opportunities for education and discovery, both in classrooms and at home.
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| Insight Observatory's affiliate remote telescope, ATEO-1 nestled in the picturesque Sage Observatory within Utah Desert Remote Observatories in Beryl, Utah, USA. Photo Credit: Craig Stocks |
As managing members of Sublime Skies, LLC, operating as Insight Observatory, we are driven by a passion for innovation and advancing our mission.
Our mission is twofold: to facilitate groundbreaking astronomical research through state-of-the-art remote telescopes and to democratize access to the cosmos. By empowering researchers, educators, students, and enthusiasts, we make celestial exploration accessible from classrooms and homes alike.
Since 2017, Insight Observatory has grown into a global hub for astronomy, with over 15 affiliate remote telescopes integrated into the ATEO Portal. Offering Basic, Advanced, and Educational Image Request applications, our network ensures accessible, user-friendly celestial exploration for all.
Starbase Image Set Repository
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| Screen Capture of the Image Set Inventory on the Starbase App. |
For those passionate about image processing over data acquisition, Insight Observatory offers "Starbase," a subscription-based platform housing a curated repository of stunning images captured by the Astronomical Telescopes for Educational Outreach (ATEO) and affiliate telescopes (AFIL). Organized into target-specific image sets, these high-quality resources can be purchased and downloaded for permanent access, enabling deep-sky object processing.
Users can further personalize their experience by requesting specific image sets through the "Advanced Image Request" on the ATEO Portal. Approved requests are added to Starbase, ensuring a continually growing and diverse collection.
Proceeds from Starbase directly support Insight Observatory's remote telescope initiatives, advancing its mission to provide high-quality astronomical resources and education to a global audience while fostering a collaborative astronomy community.
The name "Insight Observatory" was chosen to reflect the project's mission: to provide profound insight into astronomy and the universe. It aims to illuminate the cosmos, unravel its mysteries, and foster a deeper understanding for both the scientific community and the public.
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| 5th and 8th-grade students utilizing the ATEO remote telescopes via Insight Observatory's online Educational Image Request (EIR) form for their research and classroom projects (bottom-left and right). Insight Observatory staff conducted a remote telescope astrophotography workshop at a local public library (upper-left). |