OurSky Raises $9.5M to Connect Amateur Astronomers with Telescope Network and Enable Citizen Science
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OurSky raised $9.5 million in seed funding to build an API for open-source astronomy tools and expand its network of connected telescopes.
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The company wants to empower amateur astronomers by providing access to telescopes and data to enable citizen science projects.
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OurSky's network currently includes 55 telescopes across 20 locations that can track objects around Earth and in space.
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The platform offers tiered subscription plans for individuals and enterprises to access its telescope network and prioritize tracking requests.
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OurSky aims to integrate AI in 2024 to analyze astronomical data and support astronomers with processing and discoveries.