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.
order
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.
SkyBridge delivers in April.
SkyBridge delivers in April.
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.
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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