We would like to try to apply for a grant to European Science Foundation.

The deadline is September 26, 2008.

More information is avilable on their webpage

• Hold a conference on robotics telescopes (one part) and image processing (second part)
• Develop and maintain (European?) database of transient sources, with Wiki style editing for transients informations (reference to papers,..)
• Develop and maintain (European?) database with possible targets for observations
  • Update it live from RTS2 (or other software) running at observatories
• Develop and maintain web site with informations about robotics observatories, including:
  • Equipment lists, links to vendors, experiences with devices
  • Recommendations for setting up/robotizing observatory
  • Data processing
  • Links to papers and science done using the equipment
• Write a book “The ultimate guide to planning, constructing and operating an autonomous observatory”
  • Use informations from Wiki, transfer them to print
  • It is 20 years from Trueblood & Genet Observatory control, that alone is good reason to print a new book..
• Promote networking and exchange of ideas and staff among members

Here is list of expected institutes and participants, together with status of negotiations, in grant proposal:

• UCD Dublin (Lorrain Hanholn)

Will participate.

• Pi of the Sky (Lech Manklowicz)

Marcin should present idea to management soon.

• IAA Granada (Alberto-Castro Tirado)

Will participate (confirmed at discussion with Alberto 1st September 2008).

• Ondřejov (René Hudec)

Will participate (confirmed by emails 2nd September 2008).

• ČVUT (Praha)

Unclear about if they can participate.

• Brno observatory

Gabriel Szasz should present idea to management.

• Galwey (Ray Butler)

Unknow state.

• Cork (Ronan / ?)

Unknow state.