SGER: Synoptic Astronomy, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and the Virtual Observatory (VO) - Building Capacity for VO Research at the California State University

即将到来的大型综合巡天望远镜（LSST）将产生世界上最大的非专有数据集，这些数据集将通过虚拟天文台（VO）提供。VO已经包含了大量的数据集，特别是斯隆数字巡天的数据集，这种能力为那些没有特权使用自己的望远镜的人提供了新的研究机会，而且只有非常有限的机会使用最大的设施。目前的项目将探索这些新的能力，首先是为了一个特定的科学研究目标，结合开放星团Melotte 66的现有数据，其次是为了培养本科生参与LSST/VO时代天气和时间序列研究所需的技能。还将与各自的项目人员一起开展工作，以更好地了解如何使用LSST/VO环境进行研究和教育。这将为加州州立大学萨克拉门托分校（CSUS）的未来天气天文学研究建立能力，CSUS是一所主要的本科院校，最近申请了少数民族服务机构的地位。该研究还将探索CSUS和加州大学戴维斯分校在天文学研究和教育方面加强合作的机会，包括在CSUS“科学与空间中心”展示LSST。这项工作是由天文科学部的银河天文学主题资助的，作为探索性研究的小额赠款。

AST-0652742PhelpsThe forthcoming Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) will produce the largest non-proprietary data set in the world, which will be made accessible through the Virtual Observatory (VO). The VO already contains large data sets, notably that of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, and this capability makes new research opportunities available for those without privileged access to their own telescopes, and with only very limited access to the largest facilities. The current project will explore these new capabilities, firstly for a specific scientific research goal, in conjunction with pre-existing data on the open star cluster Melotte 66, and secondly to develop the skills needed to involve undergraduates in synoptic and time-series research in the LSST/VO era.Work will also be carried out with the respective project staffs to understand better how to use the LSST/VO environment for research and education. This will build capacity for future synoptic astronomy research at California State University-Sacramento (CSUS), a Primarily Undergraduate Institution that has recently applied for Minority Serving Institution status. The study will also explore opportunities for greater cooperation between CSUS and the University of California-Davis on astronomy research and education, including showcasing the LSST in the CSUS "Science and Space Center."This work is funded from the Galactic Astronomy theme of the Division of Astronomical Sciences, as a Small Grant for Exploratory Research.