Intelligent observations
from sky to space
SkyMapper is revolutionizing astronomical research with cutting-edge telescope and imaging technology to democratize space exploration for everyone.
Join the world’s first decentralized telescope network
your telescope,
powering global discovery
When you add a SkyBridge to your setup, you are doing more than just upgrading your hardware, you are helping scale a global, decentralized observatory. Your telescope becomes a "force multiplier," joining a distributed network that provides the coverage and redundancy needed to monitor the dynamic sky continuously.
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skybridge is
more than a device,
it’s a gateway into a global scientific movement.
By connecting your telescope to the SkyMapper network, you become part of a decentralized community advancing real-time sky observation, expanding global coverage, and strengthening trusted astronomical data worldwide.
Every connected node increases precision.
Every observation contributes to collective knowledge.
Every participant helps build the infrastructure for open, verifiable science.
Together, we’re not just observing the sky — we’re mapping it, collaboratively.
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SkyBridge
Turn your telescope into
a global discovery station
Unlock your telescope’s full potential. SkyBridge is now available
to order! Connect to the SkyMapper network, automate your astrophotography, contribute to real science, and earn rewards for every observation.
unlock skyviewer:
your mission control
SkyViewer transforms raw data into an interactive window on the universe. Designed for scientists, educators, and citizen explorers, it lets you follow live observations, track campaigns across the globe, and dive into real-time discoveries, all from one intuitive platform, built for collaboration and accessibility.
When you plug in a SkyBridge, you don't just upgrade your telescope, you unlock the entire sky.
SkyViewer is the platform where you control your gear and access the global network.
Control anywhere:
Operate your home telescope from your phone, anywhere in the world.
global exchange:
Trade your telescope time. Let a user in Japan observe through your scope while you observe through theirs in Chile.
community campaigns:
Join "Capture Campaigns" to track comets or fast-moving satellites alongside hundreds of other users.
YOUR DATA IS INVALUABLE:
with akave cloud, it is immutable.
Akave supports SkyMapper's mission by providing a decentralized data layer and storage solution built on a dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchain. This infrastructure enables the collection of tamper-proof astronomical data from SkyMapper's telescope network.
The Avalanche blockchain ensures that all data interactions, from uploads to reads, are recorded on-chain, creating a transparent and verifiable record of every observation.
Akave's system guarantees data sovereignty and immutability, allowing scientists to trust the provenance and integrity of the astronomical data, which is crucial for scientific analysis and discovery.
The Avalanche blockchain ensures that all data interactions, from uploads to reads, are recorded on-chain, creating a transparent and verifiable record of every observation.
Akave's system guarantees data sovereignty and immutability, allowing scientists to trust the provenance and integrity of the astronomical data, which is crucial for scientific analysis and discovery.
map all the sky,all the time
Powered by a global community of observers and built on Web3 innovation,
SkyMapper is revolutionizing astronomical research with cutting-edge telescopes
and imaging technology to democratize space exploration for everyone.
science contribution
Set your telescope to "Explore Mode" to track satellites and events automatically while you sleep.
remote access
Cloudy night at home?
Control a telescope on the other side of the world to explore clear skies, instantly.
Control a telescope on the other side of the world to explore clear skies, instantly.
earn & own
Every image you capture is verified on the blockchain. You own the data, and you earn reputation and rewards for contributing to the network.
What you can do on SkyViewer
Powered by a global community of observers and built on Web3 innovation,
SkyMapper is revolutionizing astronomical research with cutting-edge telescopes
and imaging technology to democratize space exploration for everyone.
track your observations
Monitor the status of your submitted targets in real time as they're being observed.
LAUNCH OBSERVATIONS IN SECONDS
Submit targets with one click and let the system find the best telescope to observe them.
Watch live telescope feeds
Follow real-time observations streaming in from telescopes around the world.
observe remotely
Access telescopes globally when your local sky is cloudy or you away from home.
run science campaigns
Coordinate multi-telescope observation projects with automatic scheduling.
browse discoveries
Explore a gallery of astronomical photos and observations from the network.
contribute your telescope
Connect your own telescope with SkyBridge to join the network and gain access to others.
collaborate on research
Join global science projects with professional researchers and citizen scientists.
Our Partners
Akave supports SkyMapper's mission by providing a decentralized data layer and storage solution built on a dedicated Avalanche L1 blockchain. This infrastructure enables the collection of tamper-proof astronomical data from SkyMapper's telescope network. The Avalanche blockchain ensures that all data interactions, from uploads to reads, are recorded on-chain, creating a transparent and verifiable record of every observation. Akave's system guarantees data sovereignty and immutability, allowing scientists to trust the provenance and integrity of the astronomical data, which is crucial for scientific analysis and discovery.
The Centre d'Astronomie is a public educational facility located adjacent to the Observatoire de Haute-Provence. It is dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge and providing opportunities for people of all ages to engage with astronomy.
Arkhai builds trustless infrastructure for generalized agent-driven marketplaces. SkyMapper uses Arkhai's escrow protocol and compute marketplace to route scientific imaging processing and AI inference to distributed providers in real time. This maintains data integrity and provenance end-to-end with no centralized bottleneck.
ConstelAR Space is an interdisciplinary network dedicated to strengthening the Argentine space ecosystem by connecting professionals, researchers, and companies.
Decen Space makes it easier for satellite operators to communicate with their spacecraft by connecting them to a global network of ground stations and orchestrating across a heterogeneous network to increase throughput from space to ground. Through SkyMapper's decentralized telescope network, we're working to expand infrastructure access for satellite operators, including the potential for visual tracking of satellites in orbit.
Eagle Point Funding is a consulting firm that helps companies, academic institutions, and non-profit research entities secure non-dilutive R&D grants and contracts from U.S. federal agencies. They specialize in fields like energy, defense, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and advanced materials.
Recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education, the Fédération des astronomes amateurs du Québec (FAAQ) is the province's premier non-profit organization dedicated to amateur astronomy. Representing a vast network of 2,000 members and 27 clubs across 15 administrative regions, the FAAQ is committed to promoting astronomy as a scientific leisure activity while ensuring its members practice with safety and rigor.
Infinite Orbits is a French "NewSpace" company that specializes in geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite servicing, focusing on life extension and situational awareness.
Light Bridges is a private research company based in the Canary Islands that focuses on observational astronomy and data management.
Opening access to the stars for all, by building observatories and sharing astronomy through education and outreach in remote communities — including on-foot journeys with a telescope in a backpack to meet people where they live.
NexDome Observatories is a Canada-based company that designs and supplies practical, automation-ready observatory solutions for amateur astronomers, research users, and serious backyard observatory builders. The company focuses on durable, weather-resilient enclosures and integration-friendly hardware that supports remote operation—helping customers protect valuable telescope equipment while enabling reliable, repeatable observing sessions. With an emphasis on straightforward installation, mechanical robustness, and compatibility with common astronomy control workflows, NexDome aims to make professional-grade observatory capability accessible for permanent and semi-permanent setups.
Founded in 2023, the Puerto Rico Space Foundation (PRSF) is committed to advancing space education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Puerto Rico. Through initiatives in education, research, and partnerships, PRSF connects the Puerto Rican community to the global space economy while fostering innovation and resilience. For more information visit rspacefoundation.org
Reality Network is a decentralized computer and consensus protocol that transforms everyday devices into a real-time, verifiable mesh of global compute. Skymapper leverages RealityNet to validate orbital data at the edge, using laptops, phones, and IoT devices as trusted telemetry nodes. With built-in provenance for both compute and data, Reality ensures that every peer-reported satellite position or sensor reading can be independently verified and traced. Reality's DAG-based architecture and 2MEME reputation system enable low-latency consensus on high-frequency space data, powering Skymapper’s mission to democratize satellite tracking with defense-grade trust and citizen-scale reach.
Serenum Space is a specialized aerospace company based in the Czech Republic that designs and manufactures components for small satellites, specifically CubeSats. It operates as a commercial subsidiary of the Czech Aerospace Research Centre (VZLU), leveraging decades of institutional research to provide flight-proven technology for academic, government, and commercial missions.
The SETI Institute explores the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, they strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe. The SETI Institute’s expertise in instrumentation, research and data analysis, and research helps process the vast amounts of astronomical data collected by SkyMapper's decentralized telescope network.
The Space Business Catalyst is an initiative led by Thales Alenia Space’s Innovation Cluster to support the emergence of new markets and players in the space sector. This industry accelerator aims to shape and develop the space ecosystem of the future in collaboration with the best startups. Through collaborations with partner startups and in-house projects, the Space Business Catalyst aims to shape the space disruptions of tomorrow. Its holistic approach makes our company a true spearhead of NewSpace at the intersection where the worlds of major companies and startups meet.
The Space Business Catalyst is an initiative led by Thales Alenia Space’s Innovation Cluster to support the emergence of new markets and players in the space sector. This industry accelerator aims to shape and develop the space ecosystem of the future in collaboration with the best startups. Through collaborations with partner startups and in-house projects, the Space Business Catalyst aims to shape the space disruptions of tomorrow. Its holistic approach makes our company a true spearhead of NewSpace at the intersection where the worlds of major companies and startups meet.
Unistellar, a French manufacturer of computer-connected telescopes, is SkyMapper's foundational telescope partner. This collaboration provides SkyMapper with immediate access to Unistellar's global network of thousands of smart telescopes, operated by citizen scientists. This partnership furnishes SkyMapper with a distributed physical infrastructure for astronomical data collection, thereby enabling rapid scaling without the necessity of constructing a network de novo. By leveraging Unistellar's community, this collaboration facilitates real-time observation and data collection for phenomena such as asteroid occultations, comet activity, and exoplanet transits, substantially enhancing the scope and efficiency of astronomical research.
The Richard Lounsbery Foundation was established in 1959 to support science and technology, with a focus on strengthening national capabilities and fostering international collaboration, particularly between the United States and France. The foundation funds joint research initiatives, programs that address the science and technology aspects of US policy, and new research projects.
It also supports elementary and secondary science and math education in New York City and Washington D.C., and recognizes distinguished investigators through awards like the Richard Lounsbery Award.
It also supports elementary and secondary science and math education in New York City and Washington D.C., and recognizes distinguished investigators through awards like the Richard Lounsbery Award.
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation aims to tackle large, important issues at a scale where it can achieve significant and measurable impacts.
The foundation focuses on four main areas: environmental conservation, scientific discovery, patient care, and the preservation of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation with the intent to create lasting, positive change for future generations.
The foundation focuses on four main areas: environmental conservation, scientific discovery, patient care, and the preservation of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation with the intent to create lasting, positive change for future generations.
catch more
than falling stars
Captured by SkyMapper’s global network of telescopes, these images showcase the beauty of deep space, satellites, and transient celestial events. All images are contributed by our community and verified on the blockchain. Each photo is more than a snapshot; it’s a piece of a shared journey to map and understand the universe together.
Detection of satellite (COSMOS 2476/GLONASS), Captured in United States from a telescope in Japan, November 20, 2025
Detection of satellite (COSMOS 2476/GLONASS), Captured in United States from a telescope in Japan, November 20, 2025
Swan Comet (C/2025 R2) (SWAN) Observaiton build on SkyViewer, Captured in United States, November 02, 2025
Swan Comet (C/2025 R2) (SWAN) Observaiton build on SkyViewer, Captured in United States, November 02, 2025
"Star Factory" Open Cluster (NGC 346), Captured in United States from a telescope in Chile, November 02, 2025
"Star Factory" Open Cluster (NGC 346), Captured in United States from a telescope in Chile, November 02, 2025
our mission
SkyMapper’s mission is to revolutionize astronomical research by merging cutting-edge telescope and camera technology with Web3 innovation to democratize space exploration.
This decentralized network empowers astronomers, researchers, and enthusiasts worldwide to collaboratively observe, analyze, and share cosmic discoveries, like never before.
SkyMapper is building the world’s first decentralized telescope network capable of responding to cosmic events in under two minutes, faster than many professional observatories limited by schedules and bureaucracy. Led by a team that blends deep astronomical expertise with blockchain innovation, SkyMapper ensures that every observation is immutable, verifiable, and accessible.
By connecting citizen scientists around the globe, SkyMapper creates a community-powered observatory while preserving professional-grade standards through AI-driven analysis and secure blockchain storage. The platform’s continuous sky coverage enables discoveries that centralized observatories can’t match, whether tracking hazardous asteroids or space debris, confirming exoplanets, or capturing rare phenomena, like supernovae.
With plans to scale to thousands of telescopes across every continent, and into orbit, SkyMapper is positioning itself as the backbone for humanity’s extension into space.
SkyMapper is building the world’s first decentralized telescope network capable of responding to cosmic events in under two minutes, faster than many professional observatories limited by schedules and bureaucracy. Led by a team that blends deep astronomical expertise with blockchain innovation, SkyMapper ensures that every observation is immutable, verifiable, and accessible.
By connecting citizen scientists around the globe, SkyMapper creates a community-powered observatory while preserving professional-grade standards through AI-driven analysis and secure blockchain storage. The platform’s continuous sky coverage enables discoveries that centralized observatories can’t match, whether tracking hazardous asteroids or space debris, confirming exoplanets, or capturing rare phenomena, like supernovae.
With plans to scale to thousands of telescopes across every continent, and into orbit, SkyMapper is positioning itself as the backbone for humanity’s extension into space.
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