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Project Discovery: Exoplanets

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description Project Discovery: Exoplanets Overview

Project Discovery: Exoplanets is a citizen science mini-game integrated into the massively multiplayer online game EVE Online in 2017. Developed in collaboration with the University of Geneva, it allows players to assist astronomers by analyzing and classifying real-world stellar light curves to help identify potential exoplanets. By completing these classification tasks, players earn in-game rewards while contributing directly to active astronomical research. The project successfully crowdsourced the analysis of data gathered by the CoRoT space telescope.

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Which video game features the Project Discovery: Exoplanets mini-game?

Project Discovery: Exoplanets is a citizen science mini-game integrated directly into the massively multiplayer online game EVE Online. It was introduced to the game's client in 2017.

What is the purpose of Project Discovery: Exoplanets?

The mini-game allows EVE Online players to assist real-world astronomers by analyzing actual stellar light curve data. Players look for dips in light that indicate a planet transiting in front of a distant star.

Did the EVE Online developers create Project Discovery alone?

No, the project was developed in collaboration with the University of Geneva and MIT. Professional scientists use the aggregated player data to identify actual exoplanet candidates for further observation.

Do players get any rewards for participating in Project Discovery?

Yes, players are rewarded with in-game currency (ISK) and unique cosmetic items for their contributions. The mini-game provides a fun way for gamers to participate in legitimate scientific research while progressing their characters.

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