Tsewang Phunchok
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About
Tsewang Phunchok is an astronomer and instrumentation specialist whose work centers on the development and automation of ground-based observatory systems, particularly for high-altitude sites. His major contributions lie in the design of low-cost, high-efficiency telescope control systems (TCS) and observatory control software (OCS), as demonstrated in his most-cited paper on the upgrade of the 50cm robotic telescope at the Indian Astronomical Observatory. This work enables precise pointing and tracking, crucial for remote and automated observations in challenging environments. With over 2 citations on this key paper, his research directly supports the operational capabilities of the Indian Astronomical Observatory, one of the world's highest observatories. Phunchok’s achievements include advancing affordable automation solutions that make professional-grade astronomy more accessible, and his work is foundational for students and researchers interested in telescope instrumentation, control software, and the practical challenges of high-altitude astronomy.
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- 1The 50cm robotic telescope: control system upgrade and automation2 citations · 2022