Citizen Science Starry

Anyone can be a citizen scientist! All you need is time and curiosity. Explore how your family can help scientists make observations and collect data through three astronomy-based citizen science projects.

Citizen Science Project #1: Gravity Spy

Help scientists at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) search for gravitational waves! Classify glitches so that scientists can better understand these ripples in spacetime.

Citizen Science Project #2: Galaxy Zoo

Observe telescope images of far-away galaxies and classify them based on their shapes. Help scientists discover what galaxies can tell us about the formation–and future–of the Universe.

Citizen Science Project #3: NASA’s GLOBE Cloud Challenge

Help climate scientists by making cloud observations with the GLOBE Observer app. Or, participate from the comfort of your home as you identify cloud types through the NASA GLOBE CLOUD GAZE online citizen science project!