Stellarium (Web/Desktop)
Planetarium that shows a realistic night sky from any location/time. Great for star-hopping and learning constellations.
OpenCheck out this presentation to learn about different careers, their education levels, and their importance in the new space age.
Planetarium that shows a realistic night sky from any location/time. Great for star-hopping and learning constellations.
OpenInteractive visualizations of Earth, the Solar System, exoplanets, and missions. Explore spacecraft paths and planets in 3D.
OpenHigh-precision ephemerides (positions) for planets, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft. For when you need real numbers.
OpenWeb sky explorer with multi-wavelength survey layers and mission data (Gaia, Planck, Herschel, etc.).
OpenPanoramic sky/planet explorer with guided tours. Switch between wavelengths and telescopes.
OpenOfficial database of confirmed exoplanets with plots, downloads, and tools for exploration.
OpenLook up any astronomical object, then view images/overlays right in your browser with Aladin Lite.
OpenTrack satellites, ISS passes, and bright flares for your location—great for planning skywatching.
OpenCreate printable star charts for outreach or personal observing sessions.
OpenMobile app to log clouds, trees, mosquitoes, and land cover—feeds real science datasets.
OpenThese projects welcome beginners and students. Most only need a browser or a phone—no advanced math required.
Help identify Martian clouds in Mars Climate Sounder data to improve our understanding of Mars’ atmosphere.
JoinClassify light curves from NASA’s TESS mission to help find new exoplanet candidates.
JoinSearch WISE infrared images for moving objects—brown dwarfs and distant solar system bodies.
JoinHelp identify planetary-system debris disks in telescope data by classifying images.
JoinReport aurora sightings and help researchers map auroral activity in real time.
JoinClassify noise “glitches” in gravitational-wave detectors to improve astrophysical signal detection.
JoinContribute transit timing observations; also offers educational resources for beginners.
JoinMeasure sky brightness to study light pollution trends—simple and global.
JoinMatch radio sources to their host galaxies to study black holes and galaxy evolution.
JoinExplore hundreds of vetted astronomy and space projects. Filter by difficulty and topic.
BrowseWhile AstroVisionaries is an accessible starting point, there are many other programs and opportunities available at colleges and more established institutions. Many of these programs offer in-depth training and specialized resources to build a strong background in space sciences.