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Just one week left until this account is sunset! We encourage you to keep in touch and stay in-the-know with all things NASA #CitizenScience by signing up for our newsletter at science.nasa.gov/citizenscie…. #DoNASAScience will continue making appearances on all our other awe-inspiring NASA accounts. Can't wait to see you there!
On May 19, 2005, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of Gusev crater on Mars. This Panoramic Camera mosaic was taken around 6:07 in the evening of the rover's 489th Martian day, or sol.

ALT On May 19, 2005, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit captured this stunning view as the Sun sank below the rim of Gusev crater on Mars. This Panoramic Camera mosaic was taken around 6:07 in the evening of the rover's 489th Martian day, or sol.

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Telescopes in Arizona and Hawaii are scanning the sky in search of small, rocky objects left over from the formation of our solar system – asteroids! As part of the International Astronomical Search Collaboration, you’ll search fresh, time-lapse images from these telescopes to help search for moving objects. Register to begin your asteroid-hunting adventure: iasc.cosmosearch.org/Home/Re…
An artist’s rendition of a large asteroid floating in space with Earth visible in the background. The planet's surface is partially covered by thick clouds, with glimpses of ocean and land below. In the distance, the arc of Earth's atmosphere glows softly blue against the blackness of space. The asteroid appears rocky, rugged, and gray.

ALT An artist’s rendition of a large asteroid floating in space with Earth visible in the background. The planet's surface is partially covered by thick clouds, with glimpses of ocean and land below. In the distance, the arc of Earth's atmosphere glows softly blue against the blackness of space. The asteroid appears rocky, rugged, and gray.

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These high school and college students collected/analyzed space weather data using a DIY radio telescope and presented at major conferences! Their work complements the SunRISE mission, which seeks to decode solar radio bursts – the intense solar emissions that disrupt technology here on Earth. The project offers free training in radio astronomy, free or low-cost DIY telescope kits, and webinars with space science experts. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3Z7AlK9
A student presents a research poster titled "Solar Radio Burst Events Detected by the SunRISE Ground Radio Lab" at a conference. The student is explaining their findings to an attendee, while referring to the poster.

ALT A student presents a research poster titled "Solar Radio Burst Events Detected by the SunRISE Ground Radio Lab" at a conference. The student is explaining their findings to an attendee, while referring to the poster.

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Ever find yourself gazing up at the blue sky and the clouds passing by – sometimes thin and wispy, other times thick and puffy, maybe in the shape of a duck, or a dragon, or a rocket ship?! Ever imagine lying down in your astronaut suit on the surface of Mars to do the same? We’re not quite ready to make the trip, but thanks to Cloudspotting on Mars: Shapes, you can admire Martian clouds from here on Earth. Join the Cloudspotting on Mars: Shapes project, and you can help scientists identify distinct cloud shapes in the Martian atmosphere: bit.ly/45i7GWA
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Ever been sky-gazing just before dawn/after sunset and noticed a cloud that seems to shine with its own light? Launching today: NASA's Space Cloud Watch #CitizenScience project invites you to help reveal key insights about these rare night-shining clouds: go.nasa.gov/43wXVT6
A photo showing glowing noctilucent clouds over a dark sky, with a mountain silhouette and rooftops in the foreground. The clouds have a blue-silvery hue, typical of noctilucent clouds. Photo taken from Bozeman, MT on 16 July 2009. Copyright: Joseph A Shaw.

ALT A photo showing glowing noctilucent clouds over a dark sky, with a mountain silhouette and rooftops in the foreground. The clouds have a blue-silvery hue, typical of noctilucent clouds. Photo taken from Bozeman, MT on 16 July 2009. Copyright: Joseph A Shaw.

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Attention 6th-12th grade teachers: You can #DoNASAScience with your students! As part of Growing Beyond Earth, your students will grow plants just like astronauts, and the data they collect will help future space travelers! Info session: May 21st, 5pm ET. bit.ly/44U3hsH
A student participates in the Growing Beyond Earth citizen science project, measuring the growth of plants in a controlled environment. This view from over the student’s left shoulder shows the student using a ruler to measure several small, green, leafy potted plants in six different pots with colorful tags. The plants sit inside a special kind of box/chamber that replicates the growth chamber on the International Space Station.

ALT A student participates in the Growing Beyond Earth citizen science project, measuring the growth of plants in a controlled environment. This view from over the student’s left shoulder shows the student using a ruler to measure several small, green, leafy potted plants in six different pots with colorful tags. The plants sit inside a special kind of box/chamber that replicates the growth chamber on the International Space Station.

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Need some outside time?☀️ With Chesapeake Water Watch, you can use your smartphone to collect water quality data on the #ChesapeakeBay. Your observations will complement NASA satellite data and help researchers monitoring the Bay's health. bit.ly/41t5Kq9
A woman on a pier points her phone up to the sky while using the HydroColor app to collect water clarity data

ALT A woman on a pier points her phone up to the sky while using the HydroColor app to collect water clarity data

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Some of NASA's groundbreaking research can only be done with the help of volunteers – like YOU! A cell phone or computer, and your curiosity, are all you need to become a NASA citizen scientist. Check out these volunteer success stories and learn more: go.nasa.gov/44NMHux ✨
NASA astrophysicist Marc Kuchner stands in front of a large display screen showing the Disk Detective website, which aids in studying planet formation. Kuchner, a pioneer for participatory science, is the NASA Citizen Science program officer and has been a principal investigator for various citizen science projects. He is seen wearing a tan blazer and standing with his hands in his pockets. The display on the screen highlights an image from the Disk Detective project. Image credit: David Friedlander.

ALT NASA astrophysicist Marc Kuchner stands in front of a large display screen showing the Disk Detective website, which aids in studying planet formation. Kuchner, a pioneer for participatory science, is the NASA Citizen Science program officer and has been a principal investigator for various citizen science projects. He is seen wearing a tan blazer and standing with his hands in his pockets. The display on the screen highlights an image from the Disk Detective project. Image credit: David Friedlander.

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This NYC math teacher helped her students measure tree heights with the @GLOBEProgram GLOBE Observer app and became a published scientist along the way. 🌳📏 Read more about how she’s making a difference and inspiring the next generation of scientists: go.nasa.gov/4jBVggi
A satellite map showing Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in Queens, New York, with markers indicating tree height observation locations made by students. The green markers are distributed across the school grounds, particularly around the athletic field, with streets and surrounding areas labeled. This map is part of the GLOBE Observer Trees Tool project, where students are measuring tree heights to complement measurements made from satellites.

ALT A satellite map showing Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in Queens, New York, with markers indicating tree height observation locations made by students. The green markers are distributed across the school grounds, particularly around the athletic field, with streets and surrounding areas labeled. This map is part of the GLOBE Observer Trees Tool project, where students are measuring tree heights to complement measurements made from satellites.

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From space weather to solar eclipses, ham radio operators are advancing science! 🎙️ The HamSCI community gathered in March for “HamSCI’s Big Year”, sharing research from around the world. Learn more & explore the talks + posters: go.nasa.gov/4d1rqz
A collage of posters from HamSCI’s March workshop. The posters cover various topics related to space weather and radio science, including incorporating the HamSCI project into a college physics course, equatorial plasma bubbles study, the HamSCI magnetometer, and amateur radio visualizations. Other posters discuss the use of space weather stations in Antarctica, and technical details on processing and visualizing radio data. The posters feature graphs, diagrams, and maps showcasing research results and instrumentation used in the HamSCI project.

ALT A collage of posters from HamSCI’s March workshop. The posters cover various topics related to space weather and radio science, including incorporating the HamSCI project into a college physics course, equatorial plasma bubbles study, the HamSCI magnetometer, and amateur radio visualizations. Other posters discuss the use of space weather stations in Antarctica, and technical details on processing and visualizing radio data. The posters feature graphs, diagrams, and maps showcasing research results and instrumentation used in the HamSCI project.

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