Palomar Transient Factory

The Palomar Transient Factory (PTF) is an astronomical project that uses a large, automated telescope to scan the night sky regularly. Its goal is to detect and monitor sudden, short-lived cosmic events, such as supernovae, variable stars, and moving objects like asteroids. By capturing these transient phenomena, PTF helps astronomers understand dynamic processes in the universe. operating since 2009, it provides valuable data for research in astrophysics, contributing to discoveries about the life cycle of stars and the nature of cosmic explosions.