Astreaus Rupertus

About the Team

We are a multicultural team united by a shared curiosity for the cosmos. Through "Rupert’s eyes," a symbol of wonder and exploration, we aim to experience the night sky and distant exoplanets in ways that blend science, creativity, and diverse perspectives. Our mission is to explore not just the universe, but how different cultures and minds perceive and connect with it, revealing new insights with every gaze into the stars.

About the Challenge

What would the night sky look like if you were standing on one of the many exoplanets discovered by astronomers and space missions? The list of 5500+ exoplanets at the NASA Exoplanet Archive can be combined with the latest star catalogs to translate the location and brightness of millions or even billions of stars to another perspective. From that perspective, anyone could use their imagination to draw constellations, much like our ancestors did on Earth thousands of years ago. Your challenge is to develop an app or interface for students that allows them to choose an exoplanet and then either display an interactive star chart or export a high-quality image for printing or viewing on a computer or virtual reality display, where they can draw and name constellations.