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Automated astronomical objects selection is important for a number of studies in Astronomy and it can potentially allow discoveries of new classes of objects. Our Universe provide an easy and unexplored natural laboratory for discoveries by any citizen. In this sense, the images of S-PLUS are unique given that, with 12 bands, both stars and gas present in our local universe can be highlighted in the images.
SPLUS: Science HuntersAbout SPLUS: Science Hunters
Picture yourself trying to measure how bright stuff in the sky is. Sounds easy, right? But it's not that straightforward. The brightness of what you see depends on a bunch of things, like how far away things are, how dusty it is in between, their size, and how hot they are.
Now, imagine doing this on a massive scale. That's where a "Photometric survey" comes into play. Think of it as a huge project to gather a ton of data from the stars and objects in the sky. Each time we observe something, we make decisions about how long to look, what type of light to use, and which filters to slap on. These choices depend on what we want to learn. Bellow are presented the main points about the SPLUS survey and what it was made for.
Given the vast number of objects we observe, there's an opportunity for diverse scientific contributions. Within a photometric survey, we're not just peering at galaxies and asteroids; we're also exploring intriguing entities like H-alpha emitters and more. Of course, the common objects vastly outnumber the extraordinary ones. Over time, we've developed an vast number of tools to detect them, but every now and then, these tools fall short and need adjustments.
This is where you come in. Your assistance in identifying these "exotic" objects is a pivotal task. It accelerates our data exploration and adds a significant dimension to our scientific endeavors. Your contribution is invaluable in our quest to uncover the mysteries of the universe.