New App Empowers Citizen Scientists to Identify Black Holes

Developed by the Dutch Black Hole Consortium, the Black Hole Finder app enlists public help to analyze telescope images for kilonovas.

The app uses images from the BlackGEM telescope array in Chile to search for short-lived kilonovas.
Users compare new and reference images to identify potential black holes.
AI assists but human pattern recognition is crucial for accuracy.
The app supports multiple languages and offers a 'Super User' status for active participants.
Participants contribute to scientific research and may co-author publications.