Meet the Team & Community
KiloNova Catcher is powered by a global network of passionate astronomers, scientists, and citizen science enthusiasts.
Together, we're catching the universe's most fleeting moments. Learn more about us below!
An introduction to the KNC concept
Watch how citizen astronomers around the world team up with professional observatories to catch the universe's most fleeting transients — kilonovae, gamma-ray bursts, and gravitational-wave counterparts.
Core Team
The leadership guiding KiloNova Catcher's mission!
Dr. Damien Turpin
PI KNCDamien leads the KNC project with over X years of experience in gravitational wave astronomy. He pioneered the integration of amateur telescopes into professional follow-up networks and has authored over X papers on multi-messenger astronomy.
Dr. Sarah Antier
PI GRANDMASarah leads the GRANDMA collaboration of telescopes....
Cristina Andrade
KNC CoordinatorCristina leads and nurtures our global community of citizen scientists. She develops training materials, coordinates observation campaigns, and ensures every contributor feels valued and supported in their scientific journey.
Meet Some of Our Contributors
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KNC by the Numbers
Every observation matters. Here's what our global network of citizen astronomers has accomplished — together.
Our Equipment
The tools powering our discoveries — real data from the platform.Community Demographics
KNC astronomers across 35 countries — real data from the platform.
Join Our Global Network
Become part of this incredible community of citizen scientists. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, there's a place for you in KNC.
Explore NASA Citizen Science
If you want to explore more of NASA's citizen science initiatives, follow this link!
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