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Multiple Languages

11 projects in 18 languages

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Publications

More than 500 NASA citizen scientists co-authored publications

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Citizen Science

Through the projects below, sometimes called "citizen science" or "participatory science" projects, volunteers and amateurs have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. These 32 projects are open to everyone around the world (no citizenship required).

Active Asteroids

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Are we alone in the universe?

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Backyard Worlds: Planet 9

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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A black square with a white off-centered dot. Two triangles radiate out of the dot from brown to bright pink. A purple oval ring circles the white dot and an aqua line spikes up and level out.

Burst Chaser

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project.

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Cloudspotting on Mars

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Cool Neighbors

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project.

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Daily Minor Planet

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Dark Energy Explorers

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Disk Detective

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Exoplanet Watch

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Floating Forests

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project.

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GLOBE Observer: Clouds, Land Cover, Mosquito Habitats

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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International Astronomical Search Collaboration

Anyone with a laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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JunoCam

Anyone with a laptop can do this project.

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Landslide Reporter

Anyone with a laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Two images of the moon's surface side by side, the left side is lighter than the right side and a new impact crater is highlighted in the right image. The title "Moon Diff" overlays the images. The "O's" in moon are images of the moon.

MoonDiff

Anyone with a laptop can do this project.

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NeMO-Net

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project.

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Planet Hunters TESS

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Cartoon illustration of an astronaut wearing a red cowboy hat and holding a lasso with a rainbow colored spiral galaxy inside the loop

Redshift Wrangler

Anyone with a cellphone or laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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The Sun's atmosphere, shown in red, with a bright white stream of a comet shooting through it.

Sungrazer Project

Anyone with a laptop can do this project. Read Project Summary

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Other Citizen Science Projects NASA Has Supported

A black sphere eclipses the sun and colorful rays of light emanate from behind.

Citizen CATE 2024

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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A silhouette image of 3 people with telescopes with the text Eclipse Megamovie above it.

Eclipse Megamovie

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Mapping Application for Penguin Populations and Projected Dynamics

Anyone with a laptop can do this project.

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Eclipse Soundscapes

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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GLOBE Eclipse

This project is not currently seeking volunteers.

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Heliophysics Audified: Resonances in Plasmas

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Jovian Vortex Hunter

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Solar Active Region Spotter

This project is not currently seeking volunteers.

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Solar Jet Hunter

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Stardust@Home

This project is not currently seeking volunteers.

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An illustrated eclipse logo with a larger orange circle eclipsed by a slightly smaller black circle. There are 4 flares in the upper left side. The title SunSketcher sits below the log.

SunSketcher

This project is not currently seeking volunteers. Read Project Summary

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Citizen Science Stories

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2 min read

NASA eClips Engages Families at 2024 STEM Community Day

A man practices calculating the height of a tree using a clinometer to view the top of a 13-foot artificial tree while a NASA eClips volunteer takes his photo at the NASA eClips exhibit booth during CNU’s Community STEM Day.
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Happy Birthday, Redshift Wrangler!

**Alt Text:** A person is working on a laptop with a screen displaying graphs and text. The screen has a large overlay with the text "Achievement Unlocked! Completed 2 full datasets!" The person's right hand is visible on the trackpad, and various browser tabs are open at the top of the screen, indicating an active and busy research session. The environment suggests a focus on data analysis and scientific work.
The image shows a road leading to a river or stream that is currently experiencing flooding. The road is blocked off with a yellow and black striped barrier and a sign that reads "AREA CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING." The water level in the river is high, and the current appears strong, with debris visible in the water. The surrounding area is lush with green trees and vegetation, indicating a rural or natural setting. The sky above is partly cloudy.
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North Carolina Volunteers Work Toward Cleaner Well Water

Article3 weeks ago
### Descriptive 508 Compliant Alt Text: This infographic provides an overview of the 2023-2024 Mountain Rain or Snow observation season. **Left Side: 2023-2024 At a Glance** - Total Observations: 32,110 - Snow: 18,455 - Mix (rain and snow): 3,593 - Rain: 10,062 - There were 1,684 active observers, which is 615 more than last season. - The most observations from a single storm were 2,099 from March 1-3, 2024. - The region that sent the most reports in one day was Sierra Nevada. **Right Side: 2023-2024 Shoutouts** - Top Regions by Reports: 1. Central Basin and Range: 5,517 reports 2. Northeastern Highlands: 4,566 reports 3. Sierra Nevada: 4,402 reports - Leaderboard of Observers: 1. Patrick Thorson, Sierra Nevada: 676 reports 2. Chris Gotschalk, Western Montana: 471 reports 3. SV, The Netherlands: 440 reports 4. Karen O, Rocky Mountains: 388 reports 5. Marley Jennings, Northeast US: 343 reports 6. Mariah Blackhorse, Great Basin: 329 reports 7. Robert R, Sierra Nevada: 284 reports 8. Randall Bursk, Rocky Mountains: 280 reports 9. Bill Locke, Western Montana: 279 reports 10. Erin Grogan, Northeast US: 271 reports - Average Observer across all regions: 19 reports **Elevational Diversity Superstars** - Greatest Variety of Elevations: Craig Hall, Sierra Nevada, submitted from various elevation ranges. - Highest Elevation: Lauren H, Rocky Mountains, at 11,993 ft. - Greatest Range of Elevations: Nayoung Hur, Rocky Mountains, with a range of 8,849 ft between highest and lowest reports.
1 min read

Mountain Rain or Snow Volunteers Broke Records This Winter

Article3 weeks ago
A young boy with short dark hair and glasses is participating in a science art activity. He is wearing glasses, a green t-shirt and an apron splattered with paint. The child is smiling slightly while holding a paintbrush and working on a colorful painting in front of them. The painting features abstract shapes with a prominent central figure surrounded by a circular design. Various art supplies, including cups of water, paintbrushes, and paper towels, are arranged on the table. Other children and adults can be seen in the background, engaged in similar activities.
8 min read

The Moon and Amaey Shah

Article4 weeks ago
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