The Jacobus Kapteyn Telescope: 
Experience with schools, training of students
and future prospects
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1.The JKT is a competitive user-friendly telescope on an excellent observing site (the best in Europe and one of the best in the world) which has proved to be attractive to schools, successful in organising observing trips to schools and teachers, and training of students.
2.The JKT can be part of the METEOR network of telescopes by offering a different and complementary educational experience which can help METEOR to reach the objectives more efficiently.
3.Direct financial support is required for the general operation and maintenance of the telescope (proportional to the allocated school time) and probably for training of students costs.
4.Immediate actions are required. Telescope shutting down in September 2003.
6. Conclusions