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🕶 Introducing ENVISION 🕶 Hello explorers, We're almost there! The Kickstarter campaign for the ENVISION smart binoculars kicks off today, and we can't wait to see your enthusiasm come to fruition! Watch our launch video right now: https://lnkd.in/dn5kMtXz Visit our Kickstarter page now: https://lnkd.in/eHSpnQk3 Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. We look forward to starting this adventure with you. The UNISTELLAR Team #ENVISION #SmartBinoculars #Kickstarter #KickstarterLaunch

Congratulations to UNISTELLAR and SETI Institute citizen astronomers for the confirmation of a warm Jupiter exoplanet! 🪐 In this study, soon to be published in the Astronomical Journal, observers with our Exoplanet Transits program teamed up with NASA Exoplanets Exoplanet Watch to capture the passing of this planet in front of its star and confirm its existence. This gas giant had previously only been a "planet candidate" seen by NASA's TESS mission, but thanks to citizen scientists, it is now an official planet. Thank you Astronomy magazine for this fantastic article! https://buff.ly/3XwOtgf "While the method relies on pure chance, TESS observes so many stars all across the sky that it has so far amassed over 7,000 candidate worlds. But because TESS is so busy trying to detect as many planets as possible, almost all of these detections rely on a single transit event: just one pass of the exoplanet in front of its star. The task of confirming the existence of the exoplanet is left to follow-up surveys with ground-based observatories, which is a tedious, difficult, and time-consuming job. This is where citizen scientists come to the rescue. Using a network of telescopes scattered across the globe, amateur astronomers can perform the necessary observations needed to turn a candidate exoplanet into a confirmed one. Recently, the Unistellar Network and Exoplanet Watch has confirmed a new exoplanet, TIC 393818343 b, which sits about 300 light-years away from Earth."

Freelance Job Opening at UNISTELLAR: Customer Care Representative - part-time UNISTELLAR is seeking a Freelance Customer Care Representative to join our Customer Care team. This remote role requires 8 to 12 hours per week, spread over 2 to 3 half days. As an experienced Customer Care Representative, you will provide support and assistance to our premium customers, ensuring their satisfaction and enhancing their overall experience. Your day-to-day tasks will include resolving customer inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining a high level of customer service. Responsibilities: Provide exceptional customer service and support. Resolve customer inquiries and troubleshoot technical issues. Ensure customer satisfaction and enhance their overall experience. Maintain a high level of professionalism and empathy in all interactions. Collaborate with the team to improve customer service processes. Qualifications: Excellent customer service and support skills. Strong understanding of customer service principles and practices. Extended experience in handling customer inquiries and providing effective solutions. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team. Knowledge in Zendesk. Experience in the astronomy or scientific field is a plus. Native English speaker or similar; fluency in French is a plus and proficiency in Japanese is a huge plus. Location: USA (preferred) or EU. Why Join UNISTELLAR? Flexible remote work as a freelancer. Opportunity to be part of an innovative company in the field of astronomy. Engage with a passionate and supportive team. Loan of a Unistellar telescope with training to explore the cosmos firsthand. How to Apply? If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and have a strong interest in astronomy, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role to anna.bregier@unistellar.com Thank you! #JobOpening #Hiring #CustomerSupport #CustomerCare #CustomerService #Astronomy #RemoteWork #Freelance #Innovation #JoinOurTeam

We were in the Maldives and our telescopes are going to be there for a new Astro-tourism program with Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) and the SETI Institute . More soon!

Don’t miss our Kickstarter if you are interested in our new product: a smart binoculars called ENVISION for astronomy and outdoor lovers. #astronomy #outdoor

"The Odyssey Pro makes it easy to start viewing the cosmos, meaning you'll use this telescope night after night, as opposed to alternative options that sit in a closet untouched for years." Thanks AppleInsider for the 4.5/5 star review on the ODYSSEY PRO! And for talking to our Chief Science Officer Franck Marchis about it's versatility as not only "...an excellent platform for amateur astronomy, but [it's] also a robust scientific platform." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-mgxZxq #citizenscience #stargazing #astronomy

Unistellar's Chief Science Officer Franck Marchis visited the Maldives last week to attend the 2024 Space for Island Nations Conference! He shared not only Unistellar and SETI Institute #citizenscience, but views through the EVSCOPE2 as well, which brought the beautiful Maldivian skies to life for locals and attendees on the island of Kudafari. The SETI Institute and the Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) will now collaborate on building a citizen science network in the Maldives using #Unistellar telescopes, helping more to observe our cosmos in meaningful ways ✨ Thanks #SINC2024!

Join us tomorrow April 8 from 10am-1pm PDT as we livestream the Total Solar Eclipse with the SETI Institute! ☀️ Professional and citizen astronomers will share their UNISTELLAR telescope views from the path of totality, with participants stationed from Texas, US to Canada! Tune in to catch the solar eclipse with us and hear some amazing guest speakers. 🔭 More information on the many ways to watch can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ewZjuPN6 Facebook live: https://fb.me/e/1wZActpF9 Youtube live: https://lnkd.in/e67Mz2Ee

We are so proud of our community for making science like this possible. Due to their efforts and the work of #SETI researcher Dr. Daniel Peluso, the #Unistellar network played a part in confirming the existence of an #exoplanet. A huge congratulations to all our citizen scientists involved, especially the Galaxy Explorers who are now co-authors on a scientific publication before even graduating high school! #citizenscience #astronomy See the SETI Institute press release here: https://buff.ly/3TtEzZ2 "High School Students Contribute to Exoplanet Discovery"

🌞 Exciting times in Austin as the Sun shines bright! Our Chief Scientific Officer, Franck Marchis from SETI, shared insights during a compelling #SXSW2024 panel alongside Daniela de Paulis, Wael F. , and Shelley Wright, discussing the search for extra-terrestrial civilizations and the anticipation surrounding a potential signal. Not only that, Dr. Marchis also utilized his own #Unistellar smart telescope equipped with a Smart Solar Filter to observe from Austin our star and its captivating sunspots. 🌟 #NewSpace #Astronomy #ScienceAtWork