Today we are launching another feature of Slooh 3.0 - the Slooh SkyLog. This will be the community journal of all that goes on at Slooh - nightly programming, special events, member achievements, and more. Since Slooh launched in 2003, we’ve viewed over a quarter million images with our live, robotic observatory in the Canary Islands. Now we’re taking the next step to showcase all that you do here, from the beautiful skyshots featured on mySlooh to real science.
On at least two occasions, Slooh members have found “pre-discovery” images of supernovas. Supernovas are massive stellar explosions that occur at the end of a large star’s life cycle. They are so luminous that they outshine entire galaxies - and are easy to visually spot if you know where to look. It turns out that the Slooh Telescopes caught images of some supernovas before they were officially discovered, but it takes a human to notice the change and get the credit. We already have some avid supernova hunters here on Slooh, but we need more eyeballs. We can also search for comets and asteroids, and make real scientific discoveries! If you’re interested in joining the effort, connect with your fellow members in the chat room & forums, and stay tuned to Slooh Radio for How-To shows.
We hope you enjoy the new Slooh SkyLog! If you would like to submit pictures or stories email me at tierney@slooh.com.
