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Bob Fletcher

Citizen Scientist | Science and Math Teacher

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Rosa Castro

Citizen Scientist / Retired Mental Health Therapist

Nora Eisner

Citizen Scientist / Project Leader of Planet Hunters TESS

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Rocky Raybell

NASA Citizen Scientist

2026 Calendar

2026 NASA Science Calendar

Welcome to the 2026 NASA Science Calendar! Download our latest calendar and wallpaper backgrounds for your desktop or mobile device, and discover the fascinating science behind the images featured each month.<br><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/multimedia/2026-nasa-science-calendar/#calendar-download"></a>

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NASA Science 2026 artwork commemorating America's 250th Anniversary. The illustration uses blue tones with warm pastel accents showing humanity's space exploration journey. An open history book at the bottom emits light, with Earth emerging above it. A pathway extends from the book past the Moon, Mars, and Saturn into deep space, featuring spacecraft including NISAR, ISS, Parker Solar Probe, LRO, MRO, Dragonfly, NEO Surveyor, Webb, and Roman Space Telescope. An Artemis astronaut and robotic rover appear on opposite pages of the book, with the astronaut stepping onto the cosmic path—symbolizing how scientific discovery leads the way for human exploration in our journey beyond Earth.

NASA Kids Science

Earth and space science for kids!

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Hubble's Night Sky Challenge

Do you have a telescope? Would you like to see some of the same night sky objects from the ground that Hubble has from space? We invite you to commemorate Hubble’s 35th anniversary by accepting our year-long stargazing challenge.

Learn how you can participate

Dark blue starry night sky. People looking through a telescope and at the sky silhouetted against the starry backdrop.

People use telescopes to watch the night sky.

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How Can I Get Involved with NASA Science? We Asked a NASA Expert

Want to do real NASA science? You can. Right now, dozens of NASA projects need your help. From spotting asteroids to searching for planets beyond our solar system, and so much more, there are projects for everyone. And you don’t need a PhD to get involved, just your curiosity!

Check out our Citizen Science Projects

Explore NASA Science 24 by 7

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NASA Science Now

Visit this virtual exhibit to watch live and on-demand content, explore the NASA Science Exhibit Hall, chat directly with NASA scientists, play fun games, delve into science data, view artwork and images—and more!

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Unfold the Universe

View images from NASA's Webb Space Telescope and learn more about what they tell us about the unknown in our universe.

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Explore NASA Data

Browse through a list of NASA data sites to find something that interests you.

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

This video series and companion book introduces electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize these data.

The Art of the Night Sky: Tips for Photographing Stars and Auroras

NASA’s Guide to Finding and Photographing Auroras

Auroras are one of our night sky’s most dramatic spectacles. With modern cameras and smartphones, photographing these beautiful displays is easier than ever. Digital camera sensors are incredibly sensitive and can even allow you to record auroras you can’t see with the naked eye.

Aurora Photography Tips
Astrophotography With Your Smartphone

Ever dreamed of capturing the Milky Way, a blood-red eclipse, or a colorful nebula? While many astrophotos require time, pricey gear, and travel, anyone can do astrophotography—even with a smartphone. Yes, really!

Astrophotography Tips

At night, a camera is on top of a tripod. The camera is pointing upward toward the sky. Filling the sky are stars and swaths of green aurora. Trees fill the lower background.

A tripod stabilizes a DLSR camera while it images the night sky.

Neil Zeller

Open Science at NASA

NASA is making a long-term commitment to building an open science community over the next decade. Open-source science is a commitment to the open sharing of software, data, and knowledge (algorithms, papers, documents, ancillary information) as early as possible in the scientific process.

More about Open Science

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NASA Science Live

From remote locations on Earth to the depths of outer space join the conversation live each month to interact with NASA experts and watch as they reveal the mysteries of our solar system and beyond

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Explore Inspiring Imagery

Astronomy Picture of the Day

See an image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

Earth Observatory Image of the Day

Explore a fascinating collection of Earth images, updated daily

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Scientific Visualization Studio

Find visualizations, animations, and images created in partnership between scientists and visualizers that explain aspects of Earth and space science.

Science Stories

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How Small Is Too Small? Volunteers Help NASA Test Lake Monitoring From Space

New Software from the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative

Eclipse Soundscapes Volunteers Empower Others to Get Involved in Scientific Discovery, Post-Eclipse

NASA is Grateful for Citizen Scientists

Ask NASA

There are several options to find answers and ask questions of NASA scientists

Ask a Scientist

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NASA is a global leader in studying Earth’s changing climate.

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