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The Jarnac Comet Survey (JCS) is a completely new approach to searching for potentially hazardous near-earth objects. As the name suggests, our primary emphasis is on comets. By optimizing our survey strategy for comets, we are complementary to, rather than competitive with other survey programs. We are also taking a new approach to surveying, utilizing both tried and true survey methods, as well as innovative new ones. The primary emphasis is on applying new technology to small (less than 1 meter aperture), wide field telescopes to survey large areas of sky to faint limiting magnitudes. By using the links to the left, you can access more details on the various aspects of the Jarnac Comet Survey. | |||||||||
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The implementation of new automated scripting software has finally allowed us completely hands-off use of our 0.2-m prototype survey system. The 0.2-m, while not adequate for survey operations, has been a key testbed for the future automation remote operation of larger instruments for the planned survey. Observations are being conducted each clear night from Jarnac Observatory, and many nights have been completed entirely unattanded. The present success with the automation of the 0.2-m bodes well for the future of electronic surveying as part of JCS.
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