Computer scientist tracks satellites with automated observatory built from off-the-shelf technology

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What happened

Allen Schnibben's interest in space started when he was a child.

"I picked up some books about the solar system when I was in elementary school.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:20:01 UTC.

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