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NASA's Curious Universe

How You (Yes, You!) Can Do Science With NASA

Nov 21, 2023
Meet three volunteers whose perspectives have changed by participating in citizen science. Discover the impact of citizen science projects on individuals' lives and the discovery of exoplanets. Explore the journey of citizen scientists studying active regions on the Sun and classifying objects in the Disk Detective project. Learn about personal milestones achieved through citizen science and the potential for scientific exploration. Find out how to get involved in NASA's citizen science projects.
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Quick takeaways

  • Citizen science projects allow anyone, regardless of citizenship, to contribute to scientific discoveries and gain new insights into the universe.
  • Volunteer efforts in citizen science projects have led to the discovery of thousands of exoplanets and the identification of new stellar phenomena, deepening our understanding of other planetary systems and the birth of solar systems.

Deep dives

Citizen Science: Enabling Discoveries Through Public Participation

Citizen science projects allow individuals to contribute to scientific discoveries and enhance our understanding of the universe. Researchers like Emily Mason, a scientist at Predictive Science, utilize volunteer efforts to analyze NASA data and study the mysteries of the sun. By involving citizen scientists, new insights can be gained, and even unexpected discoveries can be made.

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