SPACIOUS@home is a groundbreaking platform that allows anyone with a computer to support professional astronomers by sharing idle computing time. Powered by the renowned BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing) system, this initiative enables you to help process and analyze massive datasets from space missions such as the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope.
Why is SPACIOUS@home important?
Modern space missions generate data at an extraordinary scale, far beyond what traditional computing resources can handle. By pooling unused CPU power from participants worldwide, SPACIOUS@home provides astronomers with the critical tools needed to unlock the mysteries of our universe.
Whether it’s mapping the Milky Way, discovering exoplanets, or unraveling cosmic phenomena, your contribution can play a crucial role in advancing the field of astronomy.
How to Get Started:
Joining SPACIOUS@home is easy:
Join at spaciousathome.eu
- No special equipment required—just your computer.
- Set up the BOINC platform, and you’re ready to contribute.
- Watch as your device becomes part of a global network accelerating groundbreaking discoveries!
For inquires please contact helpdesk@spaciousathome.eu