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About the RAS Observatory
The Remote Research Society Observatory was founded by Arnie Rosner, the owner and operator of Rent-a-Scope. Arnie wanted to enable amateurs to get into astronomical research. To do so, he decided to offer small blocks of telescope time at a substantial discount to observers who participate in research but whom might not have the money or time to purchase large blocks of time from Global-Rent-a-scope. In essence, RASO Observers buy into a large block of time set aside for research purposes at reduced rates.
You will see the name "New Mexico Skies." Just as Rent-a-scope hosts RASO, New Mexico Skies is the host location for Rent-a-scope. The folks at New Mexico skies have a fantastic facility, complete with bed-and-breakfast facilities and scopes for the vacationing astronomer.
Although RASO uses Rent-a-scope and New Mexico Skies facilities, RASO acts as an independent research community. The data generated by a RASO members belongs to that member, to be used for their own purposes. No one at RASO looks over the shoulder of another member; if you want to devote your entire time to research, fantastic. If you want to image, fantastic! Our philosophy is that many who begin as imagers frequently move to research. RASO is there to help for those who make the move.
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