Research Project Candidates

The types of projects that can be carried out at the Insight Observatory are varied and touch many astronomical disciplines. For example:

• Asteroid research: Discover new asteroids, enhance our knowledge about current asteroids and learn more about the inner solar system
  • NASA Near-Earth Object Observations Program
  • Astronomical Research Institute

• Supernova research: Search for exploding stars within our own Milky Way galaxy and within neighboring galaxies
  • Search for Extragalactic Supernovae

• Variable Star Research: Monitor the light variation of stars and learn about what they mean
  • American Association of Variable Star Observers

• Exoplanet Searches: Look for new planets in our galaxy
  • White Dwarf Star Monitoring

• Astronomy Science Education
  • Imaging
  • Astronomy Labs to supplement science classes
  • Faculty education
  • Independent study

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Other Programs

These projects are run by other programs and institutions unrelated to Insight Observatory, but provide a good example of what other comparable groups have accomplished:

• International Astronomical Search Collaboration
• Hands-On Universe

For other astronomy education collaboration project ideas to participate in with Insight Observatory, please visit our Astronomy Links and Resources page.