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Target Asteroids!

Target Asteroids! is a citizen science project which engages amateur astronomers in observations of potential asteroid spacecraft targets. The purpose is to collect data (e.g., astrometry and photometry) on asteroid targets to better characterize them as well as engage amateurs in the mission and encourage interest in STEM education and careers. OSIRIS-REx team members work with amateur astronomy groups to provide guidance, monitoring and collection of data.

Project URL: http://www.asteroidmission.org/get-involved/target-asteroids/

Geographic Scope: World

Project Status: Active - recruiting volunteers

Participation Tasks: Measurement, Photography,

Start Date: 2016-04-19

Project Contact: dhill@lpl.arizona.edu, chergen@lpl.arizona.edu

Federal Government Sponsor:

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Other Federal Government Sponsor:

Fields of Science: Astronomy and space

Intended Outcomes: Research development, Individual learning,