Faulkes Telescope

“Bringing the Universe to your classroom”


M16: The Eagle Nebula by Matthew Allen

The Faulkes Telescope Project is an education partner of Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO).

Our aim is to provide free access to robotic telescopes and a fully supported education programme to encourage teachers and students to engage in research-based science education.

Access to our resources and those of our partners is provided at no charge to teachers and students.


LCO operates a network of research-class robotic telescopes. Currently they have 21 telescopes across the world, including two 2-m telescopes (the Faulkes Telescopes – one in Hawaii and the other in Australia

We offer teacher training, educational support materials and support form astronomers, educators and admin staff.

The Faulkes Telescope Project's aim is to provide free access to robotic telescopes and a fully supported education programme to encourage teachers and students to engage in research-based science education.

 
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pe.com/