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Exploring the Stars in Rwanda

01/11/2024 Reading 5 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute

Exploring The Stars In Rwanda

For Dr. Ryan Lambert, a Postdoctoral Fellow with the SETI Institute and Unistellar Citizen Science, this year’s International Space Week became a memorable journey to the heart of Rwanda. In collaboration with the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and TRL Space RW, a small satellite manufacturing company specializing in satellite subsystems integration and equatorial constellation development, their goal was to inspire the next generation of scientists by bringing cosmic insights to young people throug…

National Park Stargazing Events to Inspire the Public

03/10/2024 Reading 4 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute

National Park Stargazing Events To Inspire The Public

Dr. Ian Weaver, the Unistellar Education lead at the SETI Institute, shared his experiences from two star parties hosted with the National Park Service (NPS). These events are part of a partnership between the SETI Institute and NPS to provide local youth and the public with opportunities to explore the night sky while learning about the importance of preserving natural darkness for wildlife, habitats, and park visitors. The star parties also offer a chance to participate in citizen science act…

Be the First to See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Stellar Explosion!

Lauren Sgro

17/04/2024 Reading 4 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute

Be The First To See A Once-In-A-Lifetime Stellar Explosion!

San Francisco, April 10 2024

Stockport woman spots bizarre Tic-Tac 'UFO' from her garden

Jonathan Chadwick

19/11/2023 Reading 4 min

Source de l'article : Daily Mail

Stockport Woman Spots Bizarre Tic-Tac 'Ufo' From Her Garden

The 'concerned citizen', who wishes not to be named, has described her encounter with two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) from her back garden.

EXCLUSIVE: Woman spots two 'UFOs' from her garden in Stockport including one resembling the white 'Tic-Tac' spotted by the US Navy in 2004 - and experts are baffled

Jonathan Chadwick

11/11/2023 Reading 8 min

Source de l'article : Daily Mail

Exclusive: Woman Spots Two 'Ufos' From Her Garden In Stockport Including One Resembling The White 'Tic-Tac' Spotted By The Us Navy In 2004 - And Expe…

The 'concerned citizen', who wishes not to be named, has described her encounter with two unidentified flying objects (UFOs) from her back garden.

IAU names Asteroids after SETI Institute Citizen Scientists

24/10/2023 Reading 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute

Iau Names Asteroids After Seti Institute Citizen Scientists

Super-close supernova captivated record number of citizen scientists

Robert Lea

16/07/2023 Reading 3 min

Source de l'article : Space.com

Super-Close Supernova Captivated Record Number Of Citizen Scientists

Data from the closest cosmic supernova explosion to Earth for 10 years was collected by a record number of observers for SETI, showing what the collective power of citizen scientists can achieve.

Watch Europe's Jupiter-bound JUICE spacecraft speed away from Earth in these photos by amateur astronomers

Robert Lea

18/04/2023 Reading 4 min

Source de l'article : Space.com

Watch Europe's Jupiter-Bound Juice Spacecraft Speed Away From Earth In These Photos By Amateur Astronomers

Amateur astronomers have taken images of Europe's Jupiter explorer JUICE as it commenced its journey to the largest planet of the solar system.

Shattering Limits: Citizen Astronomers Achieve Record-Breaking 2022!

Lauren Sgro PhD

30/03/2023 Reading 3 min

Source de l'article : SETI Institute

Shattering Limits: Citizen Astronomers Achieve Record-Breaking 2022!

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.

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