NAU Active Asteroid citizen science project publishes additional results
The Active Asteroids project launched on Aug. 31, 2021, through a NASA Partner program on Zooniverse.
Source: azdailysun.com
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Citizen scientists discover a treasure trove of active asteroids
More than 8,000 volunteers combed through 430,000 images to discover 15 new active asteroids, according to a study in which nine citizen scientists are among the co-authors.
Source: cbc.ca
Asteroid that acts like a comet spotted by citizen science
Do you know the difference between an asteroid and a comet? A new astronomical object is blurring the line between the two. Citizen scientists involved in the Active Asteroids project have spotted an asteroid that displays a comet-like tail of dust or gas, but only some of the time.
Source: cosmosmagazine.com
Astronomers Want Your Help to Identify Risky Asteroids
You too can be an asteroid hunter, thanks to a citizen-science project set up by the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
Eric Christensen Catalina Sky Catalina Outer Solar System Planetary Laboratory Minor Planet Center International Astronomical Search Collaboration
Source: universetoday.com