Elisa Londero

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Elisa Londero is an astrophysicist and outreach specialist at the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) – Astronomical Observatory of Trieste (OATs). Her key research areas center on the automation of astronomical facilities for public engagement and science education. Her major contribution is the complete roboticization of the educational observatory at INAF-OATs, where she led the integration of a Celestron C14 telescope with a Paramount ME mount and a Beckhoff PLC system for full dome automation. This work, published in 2018, has garnered 2 citations and serves as a model for modernizing small observatories for remote and autonomous operation. Beyond this flagship project, Londero is deeply involved in designing and implementing innovative outreach programs that bring real astronomical data and observing experiences to students and the public. Her efforts bridge the gap between professional research infrastructure and educational access, making her a key figure in the field of astronomy communication and automated observatory management.