Skymapper Inc

SkyMapper is a company that runs a decentralized network of telescopes and all-sky cameras. The network watches the sky and tracks objects in orbit. The site describes it as a global network that gives continuous, real-time coverage. The site does not state where the company is based.

The network uses blockchain technology to record its data. According to the site, each upload and read is recorded on a chain, so the record of every observation can be checked. Users keep their real identity private through cryptographic keys and pseudonyms. The site also says no single party controls the data.

SkyBridge links a telescope to the network. The site says it lets owners control their data, use smart contracts to share it, and decide how their telescope contributes. SkyViewer is the platform for controlling telescopes from a phone, joining global campaigns, and trading telescope time with other users. SkySphere is described as a service for real-time monitoring and global access for scientists.

The company also sells telescopes. The site names two models, Odyssey and Equinox 2, and calls them smart telescopes with automated alignment. The site also has a shop that sells merchandise.

The site says the network can help assess the risk of collisions between objects in orbit. It says the network uses edge processing and peer-to-peer communication to reduce delay in alerts. SkyViewer also offers Capture Campaigns to track comets and fast-moving satellites.

Akave, a storage provider built on an Avalanche blockchain, supports the company's data layer, according to the site. The site has pages on how the network works, partners, news and press, careers, and a community library. The contact page is for researchers, educators, partners and space fans.