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The full staff of Las Cumbres Observatory photographed in the Goleta warehouse. New Director Dr. Gerard van Belle is in the front row, wearing a jacket and blue shirt.  LCO founder Wayne Rosing is in the back row, wearing a plaid shirt and hat.
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Las Cumbres Observatory is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its founding as a global telescope network. Since its establishment as a nonprofit corporation in 2005, LCO has revolutionized the field ...

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LCO's telescopes around the world, always ready in the dark, drive a unique and powerful engine supporting discoveries in Time Domain Astronomy.

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The unique mechanical, electrical, and software achievements bring LCO to life.

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Innovative, scalable and sustainable education projects using LCO's robotic telescopes

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Astronaut Training: Taste activity during Camp Cosmos

A selection of activities you can try from home, ranging from short, fun activities, to longer investigations.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to stars as they get older? Explore the evolution of stars with different masses.