Asteroid Search Campaign Training Program
A streamlined, results oriented program designed to take you from software installation to your first asteroid discovery submission. Learn the exact...
- Step-by-step Astrometrica setup guide
- Practice datasets for discovery training
- Official MPC reporting templates
- Direct submission path for active campaigns
- Certificate of Participation
- Windows PC
- Basic file management skills (zipping/unzipping folders)
- Keen eye for detail
Is this the software used by professional astronomers?
Yes, Astrometrica is a standard tool for astrometry and is used by amateur and professional observers worldwide to report to the MPC.
How do I know if I actually found something new?
The course teaches you to check your findings against the MPC database of known objects during the reporting phase.
What is the role of the Propagation Institute?
The Institute provides the data, the license configuration, and the official channel for your reports to be verified by international bodies.