SXSW 2021
By All, for All: Citizen Science to Reveal Cosmos
Description:
Confirming an exoplanet from another solar system, fighting light pollution to view the cosmos or refining the trajectory and the shape of an asteroid coming near our Earth: The uncharted space territories can now be explored by the people, leading to a much better understanding of our cosmic surroundings. Come chat with NASA, the SETI Institute, Globe@Night and citizen astronomers from the Unistellar network to learn how you too can join this space journey.
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Takeaways
- What’s left to be discovered in space ? So much. Think the first exoplanet detection was only confirmed thirty years ago.
- Can amateurs truly contribute to space discoveries ? They sure do: Already almost 10% of asteroids are discovered by amateurs, and most of comets are.
- What about finding extraterrestrial life ? As an amateur, you can contribute, for instance to characterize exoplanets.
Speakers
- Franck Marchis, Senior Astronomer, SETI Institute and Unistellar
- Marc Kuchner, Citizen Science Officer, NASA
- Connie Walker, Astronomer, National Optical Astronomical Observatory
- Rachel Knight, Citizen Astronomer
Organizer
Ludovic Nachury, Head of Communication, Unistellar
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