The Universe Needs Your Eyes! Hubble's Citizen Scientists

Since its launch in April 1990, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured more than 1.7 million observations of the universe. That enormous archive of images and data open the door not only for professional astronomers, but also for anyone who’s interested! Citizen scientists, who volunteer their time to help make real scientific discoveries.

Because Hubble produces such detailed images, many of these projects focus on our keen eyesight and its ability to pick out subtle characteristics from an image. Researchers can ask volunteers to help spot features that computers might overlook, delicate shapes, or patterns.

Hubble’s discoveries aren’t just made by scientists in labs or observatories… they’re made by people everywhere! Anyone can help, these volunteers did not need a background in science. Students, hobbyists, anyone with curiosity, and time, all contributing to genuine science. Even you can help!

Because sometimes, the universe reveals its secrets only when we look closely, together.

For more information, visit https://nasa.gov/hubble.

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Paul Morris: Lead Producer

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