Automated Patrol Telescope

The Automated Patrol Telescope (APT) was a wide-field CCD imaging telescope, operated by the University of New South Wales at Siding Spring Observatory, Australia.

The telescope activated in June 1989.^[1]

This was one of four (4) ROTSE telescopes around the World to detect Gamma ray bursts, with telescopes positioned in Australia, Namibia, Turkey, and Texas.^[2] The telescope was designed for robotic use, with 45 cm aperture.^[2] The telescope was converted for computer controlled operation and CCD imaging from an older retired Baker-nunn camera.^[3] This is a type of modified Schmidt canera.^[4]

The telescope has a field of view of 5 degrees by 5 degrees.^[4]

See also

• List of telescopes of Australia
• Lists of telescopes