Las Cumbres Observatory

Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network (LCOGT, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building and operating a global network of professional robotic telescopes to advance science and education. With a diverse user base including professional astronomers, school children, and enthusiasts, their mission is to be a world-class scientific institution, providing hands-on astronomy experiences to inspire the next generation of scientists. The organization is supported by a dedicated team of astronomers, engineers, and various technical, logistical, and administrative staff. LCOGT's headquarters is in Goleta, California, with personnel stationed in Liverpool and Cardiff in the United Kingdom, as well as at Siding Spring Observatory in Australia and Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii. LCOGT's network focuses on the unique aspects of time-domain astrophysics, utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation to enable seamless data integration across multiple telescopes. Observations are managed by fully automated, on-site systems controlled by a centralized network scheduler, facilitating the scheduling of observation sequences across all time frames, as well as rapid-response targets of opportunity. As of now, there is no publicly available information about their last investment or the investors involved. LCOGT's commitment to advancing scientific research and education through its global network of robotic telescopes positions it as a promising player in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.