Welcome to the APUS Space Studies Research Program!

APUS owns and operates a Planewave CDK24 telescope with a highly sophisticated digital camera, a critical technological asset in the University's Space Studies curriculum. This fully remote-controlled telescope is a testament to the school's commitment to providing innovative online instruction. It is also a valued resource for faculty and students in the APUS Department of Space Studies, who can use the telescope regularly to perform original astronomical research and for educational purposes. 

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Collected images are used in the classroom and for faculty laboratory instruction. Graduate-level students work with faculty to collect original astronomical data for their research and thesis projects. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to assist in analyzing the data, thus gaining authentic hands-on observational experience. Check out our Gallery to see some of our images.