Fonte: SETI Institute

Pascal Lee recognized for his trailblazing work in Mars science and exploration

In early April, leading SETI researchers gathered at the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array (ATA) for an Observer Training Workshop. This is the first workshop since the ATA was refurbished and brought together the best minds in the search for life beyond Earth for three days of learning and collaboration.

Eighteen teachers from 14 states will join the NASA Astronomy Activation Ambassadors (AAA) program as its 2023 cohort to learn the latest about NASA’s astrophysics and planetary science missions, receive access to NASA education resources, and be trained to teach a curriculum module produced by the SETI Institute that connects curriculum concepts to NASA-supported scientific research.

In 2022, the network of SETI Institute/Unistellar observers utilized Unistellar telescopes to conduct more than 4,000 scientific observations, a significant rise from the previous year's 1,100. This active participation in astronomical research resulted in breaking world records and providing crucial data to the scientific community. From planetary defense to exoplanets, citizen scientists in this global community are contributing to numerous fields of astronomical research.