At Event Horizon Chronicles, we don't just write magazines! We also have our big research projects that require patience and collaboration from others. In this project, you will be surveyed on the condition of the sky in your location, whether it is the climate, visibility of stars, and astronomical phenomena.
Objective
EHC Sky Journal is a student-run project initiative designed to collect and archive real-time observations through the night sky. This project aims to create a global dataset that supports our research in astronomy, along with linking it to environmental science situations: urban light pollution. By engaging individuals from different backgrounds to contribute their perspectives and sky views, it bridges the scientific inquiry with lived experience by creating a dynamic intersection between data and experiences. Participants are encouraged to reflect on what they see in their observation, which helps us better understand that not only does the visibility of celestial objects change over time and across locations, but on people.
Why Us Humans?
In most scientific observations, AI is occasionally used. However, while AI has become a powerful tool, it carries notable limitations when it comes to observation in the sky! AI can process vast amounts of satellite data, recognize patterns, and measure light intensity--but it cannot capture things the human eyes can see. AI can misclassify images due to cloud cover, glare, or lens artifacts, which are things a human can easily distinguish. AI can also reflect on biases in the data they were trained on, which can often skew data.
