Black Hole Finder
Join astronomers in the hunt for newly formed black holes. Help identify potential candidates and contribute to groundbreaking research with real-time telescope data.
Available globally in multiple languages with real-time telescope data and AI/ML integration
Recent Telescope Follow-ups
Professional robotic telescopes have recently observed targets identified by citizen scientists, generating detailed follow-up reports that could lead to new discoveries.
View Recent Follow-upsAccess data from the BlackGEM telescope array just 15 minutes after observation. Your classifications help astronomers distinguish real signals from false positives and contribute to training advanced AI/ML models.
Recent Telescope Follow-ups
When 6+ experienced users or astronomers confirm a discovery, robotic telescopes worldwide automatically observe it.
Waiting for Discovery
The next breakthrough could be yours...
How It Works
Users classify potential black holes from real telescope data worldwide
When 6+ experienced users (1000+ classifications) flag the same candidate
Las Cumbres Observatory's global robotic telescopes automatically observe
High-resolution images captured and reports sent to astronomers
All Transient Follow-up Reports
Key Features
🌎 Global Accessibility
Available in multiple languages worldwide, making citizen science accessible to diverse communities.
🔭 Citizen Science
Help astronomers identify potential black holes and distinguish them from false signals.
🔭 Real-Time Data
Access data from BlackGEM telescope array just 15 minutes after observation.
⭐ Telescope Follow-up
When confirmed, Las Cumbres Observatory's robotic telescopes capture high-resolution images.
🤖 AI/ML Integration
Your classifications train advanced AI models for automated black hole detection.
💬 In-App Chat
Discuss transients with fellow citizen scientists and astronomers directly in the app.
Live Telescope View
See the BlackGEM telescope in action. This image updates regularly.
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Proven Citizen Science Platform
The Black Hole Finder project demonstrates our expertise in citizen science, AI/ML integration, and professional telescope automation.
Proven ROI
- Successfully triggered professional follow-ups
- Real discoveries validated
- Global multi-language platform
- AI/ML training data generation
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