New software based on an algorithm developed in an open competition hosted by NASA improves the detection rate of potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids. The software comes in the form of a free-to-download application, capable of being run from most laptops or desktops, transforming any amateur astronomer into a seasoned asteroid hunter... Continue Reading NASA releases asteroid hunting software to the general public
Section: Space
Tags: Algorithms, Asteroid, Competition, Detection, NASA, Software
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