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The Crowd & the Cosmos

The Crowd and the Cosmos: Adventures in the Zooniverse

The Crowd & the Cosmos

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"The Crowd & the Cosmos" by Chris Lintott is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Astronomer and TV presenter Chris Lintott tells the story of the Zooniverse, the platform which enables hundreds of thousands of ordinary people to contribute to scientific research. He describes the discoveries they are making, and shows how, in the world of Big Data and smart machines, humans play a unique part in adding to scientific knowledge.

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Best For: Readers interested in citizen science and the role of public participation in astronomy.
Focus: The involvement of ordinary people in scientific research through the Zooniverse platform and their contributions to discoveries.
Covers: The story of the Zooniverse platform, examples of discoveries made by citizen scientists, and the interaction between humans and technology in scientific knowledge production.
Why It Matters: It highlights how human contributions remain essential in scientific research despite advances in Big Data and machine learning, emphasizing the social aspects of science.

"The Crowd & the Cosmos" by Chris Lintott is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Chris Lintott

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Astronomer and TV presenter Chris Lintott tells the story of the Zooniverse, the platform which enables hundreds of thousands of ordinary people to contribute to scientific research. He describes the discoveries they are making, and shows how, in the world of Big Data and smart machines, humans play a unique part in adding to scientific knowledge.

AuthorChris Lintott
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2019
ISBN-139780198842224
BindingHardcover
Pages296
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Hardcover

Length: 296 pages

Language: English

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