AstroSchedule

Elevator Pitch: AstroSchedule is revolutionizing the field of astrophysics by offering an automated scheduling solution, reducing the complexity and manual effort required for follow-up observations of transient events. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of tilepy, our platform ensures precise and efficient observational campaigns, enabling researchers to pinpoint multi-messenger sources seamlessly. Subscribe to AstroSchedule and transform how you conduct astronomical research.

Concept

Automated Scheduling for Multi-Messenger Astrophysical Observations

Objective

To streamline and optimize the follow-up observations of poorly localized transient astrophysical events using automated scheduling software.

Solution

AstroSchedule utilizes a Python-based software called tilepy to automatically schedule and manage follow-up observations across multiple observatories, addressing localization challenges and high alert volumes.

Revenue Model

Subscription-based model for research institutions, observatories, and academic entities; licensing agreements for larger aerospace firms and governmental space agencies.

Target Market

Astrophysics research institutions, astronomical observatories, universities with astrophysics programs, aerospace companies, and governmental space agencies.

Expansion Plan

Expand the software capabilities to support larger FoV telescopes, integrate real-time data analytics, and offer additional features tailored to specific institutional needs. Possible foray into commercial space research sector.

Potential Challenges

Technical integration with existing observatory systems, convincing researchers to adopt a new tool, and ensuring robust performance under varying observational conditions.

Customer Problem

Difficulty in managing and optimizing follow-up observations for transient events due to suboptimal localization and an overwhelming number of alerts.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with data privacy laws and regulations concerning the sharing and storage of astronomical data. Ensuring open-source integrity and preventing misuse of the platform.

Disruptiveness

AstroSchedule significantly reduces the manual effort and time required for organizing follow-up observations, making it a revolutionary tool in the field of multi-messenger astrophysics.