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The Spectrum of Citizen Science Projects in Astronomy and Space Science
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Title
The Spectrum of Citizen Science Projects in Astronomy and Space Science
Abstract
Citizen science projects are gaining in popularity and are seen by some as a paradigm shift that will benefit participants, extend scientific research, and improve public understanding of how science is done. All projects engage nonspecialists in observations, measurements, or classifications that further some aspect of scientific
activity. In astronomy and space science, there is a range of involvement from passive to active, and differences in how necessary the citizen scientists are to the scientific goals of the project. Some projects are dealing with scientific questions that could not
be investigated effectively and efficiently without the aid of large numbers of human volunteers. We will conduct a panel discussion of the lessons learned from several
current citizen science projects in astronomy and space science. We will also engage session participants in round table discussions of future citizen science projects, especially in light of the large data sets becoming available online and access to educational
telescopes.
Date
01/01/2010
Type of Publication
Author(s)
Mendez, Bryan J. H. | Day, Brian | Gay, Pamela L. | Jacoby, Suzanne H. | Raddick, M. Jordan | Walker, Constance E. | Pompea, Stephen M.
Editor(s)
Barnes, Jonathan | Smith, Denise A. | Gibbs, Michael G. | Manning, James G.
Construct
Methodology
Research Setting
Target Group
Institution(s)
University of California at Berkeley | NASA Ames Research Center | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation | Johns Hopkins University | National Optical Astronomy Observatory
Book Title
Science Education and Outreach: Forging a Path to the Future
Peer-Reviewed Status
Publisher
Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
Volume
431
Issue Number
431
Conference Proceeding Type
Resource Type
Curriculum/Program Description or Report | Position Paper/Editorial
Nation(s) of Study
United States of America
Language
English