Observations are the primary units of measurement in astronomy as a science. Proven predictions are connected to facts and ideas developed by laboratory astrophysicists and other physical scientists in order to be evaluated. Astronomers are unique among scientists in that they are unable to conduct direct experiments on the objects of their study. We must wait for photons and other forms of non-electromagnetic radiation to migrate through the Universe, towards the Earth and its environs, as astronomers. The key to discovering new discoveries is to have the proper telescope in the right place to view these photons and the stories they tell.
More access to higher-quality data from larger telescopes may appear to be a benefit for education from the perspective of a committed astronomer. Expenditure for such access, especially when government-funded, must be justified to people outside the sector. Robotic telescopes’ educational potential is typically articulated in terms of their ability to address specific local, national, or global STEM challenges. The huge fall in student interest in science as formal education continues and the ‘leaky pipeline’ are viewed as concerns that astronomy, with its aesthetic and universal appeal, should be able to address.
Problems with the regular telescope
The user is spared of the difficulty of setting up and pointing the telescope, which requires a considerable lot of experience and practise, by having remote or robotic telescopes accurately and automatically aligned. These telescopes might be permanently deployed in a given area, needing just a single set-up by a small group of professionals who will only need to maintain the telescopes as needed.
Advantages
Using a telescope has various advantages. Because the telescopes do not have to be transported, they may have more powerful mounts and larger apertures. Physically causing harm to the telescopes can be made more difficult by design. The user does not have to spend time assembling, disassembling, or maintaining the instrument. A well-designed user interface can help to lessen the amount of technical knowledge necessary for use.
Because they may be used indefinitely by a continuous cycle of consumers, the much higher initial investment costs are compensated by the higher level of continued consumption. Furthermore, the user can choose to access either the Northern or Southern hemispheres. Allowing children to study the size and age of objects in the Universe provides them with a more concrete/theoretical foundation for comprehending time, distance, and size scales for a better education.