FYI - Titan Astronomical Observatory! - Citizen Science

This is a Citizen Science project just getting off the ground in Florida. You do NOT need to sign up for this event. It is a placeholder only.

You DO need to visit this site for more information -- https://www.reddit.com/r/radioastronomy/comments/1odp3yi/im_excited_to_share_the_titan_astronomical/

A couple of weeks ago I posted here, jokingly asking who wanted to pitch in to buy this $70k telescope off Facebook Marketplace. The amount of genuine support I got—both in the comments and in DMs—along with how awesome it would be to run this thing, made me seriously research whether it was possible to turn this into a telescope anyone could use. Well, it’s time to find out!

The Titan Astronomical Observatory is a nonprofit based in Lakeland, Florida, with the goal of purchasing, relocating, and modernizing this telescope; creating a web interface that allows students, amateur astronomers, and citizen scientists to reserve observing time; and designing a pipeline to automatically deliver calibrated data. We’re an officially incorporated nonprofit (501(c)(3) pending) with a four-member board, a potential site secured, an option contract granting us the exclusive right to buy the telescope, and a core team planning for the future.

If you’re interested in supporting the project by volunteering time or expertise—or you simply want to follow along—join our community on Discord!

We’re currently accepting donations via PayPal, and a full GoFundMe campaign is on the horizon!