NASA's Asteroid Data Hunter is an amateur astronomy app that helps users to discover new asteroids in our planet's vicinity. "Protecting the Earth from the threat of asteroid impacts means first knowing where they are" and this web platform lets its citizens take a proactive role in finding possible threats before they occur.
Designed to let everyone solve global challenges from just about anywhere, this astronomy app can be installed on Windows or Mac operating systems. A Linux-compatible version is also in the works and is set to be released in the next few months.
This desktop platform will appeal to budding astronomers and those with an interest in near-Earth objects and their affect on our planet.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Amateur Astronomy
- Develop amateur astronomy apps that enable users to proactively discover near-earth objects to protect the planet.
- Desktop Platforms
- Create desktop platforms that enable citizen scientists to contribute to solving global challenges.
- Linux-compatible Apps
- Create Linux-compatible versions of popular apps, expanding reach and accessibility.
Sectors Adopting This
- Astronomy
- Develop innovative astronomy apps/applications that allow citizens to participate in exploring the cosmos and its dynamics.
- Citizen Science
- Create citizen science apps/platforms that allow everyday people to contribute to scientific discoveries and advancements.
- Software Development
- Develop software solutions that are compatible with multiple operating systems, allowing users greater flexibility in accessing them.
