Cazasteroides: A Citizen Science Game for Collaborative Asteroid Search
Cazasteroides is a free Android game developed by Astroaula that allows users to participate in the collaborative search of asteroids. The game is designed as a citizen science project that uses images of professional telescopes presented in parts to the users. The search for asteroids is often performed better by people than by computers, and this game provides an opportunity for users to contribute to the discovery of asteroids.
The game includes different levels that increase in difficulty as the user progresses. In each level, the user is presented with an image of a portion of the sky and is asked to identify any asteroids that may be present. The user can mark potential asteroids and submit them for review by professional astronomers. The game also includes a leaderboard that allows users to compete with each other based on their asteroid discoveries.
Overall, Cazasteroides is a fun and educational game that provides an opportunity for users to contribute to scientific research. The game's interface is user-friendly and the levels are challenging enough to keep the user engaged.