INTRODUCING
skysphere:
Trusted all-sky observation for remote viewing, security, safety,
and science.
and science.
skysphere
BUILT FOR OUTDOOR OBSERVATION
SkySphere is SkyMapper’s rugged all-sky imaging and edge-processing system, built to capture the full sky with continuous coverage and verifiable data integrity.
Designed for outdoor deployment, it combines panoramic imaging, real-time edge analytics, GNSS time and location stamping, and on-device cryptographic sealing to turn every observation into trusted, traceable evidence.
Whether deployed at a fixed site, in a remote location, or across a distributed network, SkySphere helps organizations see more, verify more, and respond with greater confidence.
Designed for outdoor deployment, it combines panoramic imaging, real-time edge analytics, GNSS time and location stamping, and on-device cryptographic sealing to turn every observation into trusted, traceable evidence.
Whether deployed at a fixed site, in a remote location, or across a distributed network, SkySphere helps organizations see more, verify more, and respond with greater confidence.
what skysphere does
The SkySphere camera is a continuous sky and near-Earth monitoring system designed to help users detect, document, and analyze real-time events. Its applications are broad, covering:
Meteor and Fireball Monitoring
Detecting and analyzing transient atmospheric events.
Weather Monitoring
Providing remote site awareness, particularly for cloud cover checks.
Atmospheric and Near-Earth Awareness
Supporting aurora observation, tracking bright satellite passages (including the ISS and HST), and general sky viewing, including on other continents.
Remote Viewing
Enabling users to monitor the sky from other locations and continents through a connected observing system.
With built-in Wi-Fi and GNSS, plus optional LTE/5G connectivity, SkySphere is ready for standalone deployments or networked operations across the SkyMapper ecosystem.
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for safety, science
and security
safety
For safety-focused operations, SkySphere helps teams detect unusual aerial or atmospheric events sooner and maintain a clear record of what occurred, when it occurred, and where it was observed. That can improve incident awareness, support operational decision-making, and strengthen post-event analysis.
safety benefits:
Better visibility across the full sky
Early awareness of transient events
Clear, verifiable observation records
Improved support for remote and distributed sites
science
SkySphere is also a part of SkyMapper’s broader real-time network for astronomy and near-Earth and atmospheric monitoring. For researchers and scientific networks, SkySphere expands observation coverage with continuous data acquisition, edge processing, and trusted metadata. It is designed to strengthen observational confidence and help build a more dependable foundation for scientific analysis across distributed sites and long-duration campaigns.
science benefits:
Continuous observation across 180o wide sky coverage
Accurate time and location context through GNSS
Trusted datasets for analysis and collaboration
Seamless integration with SkyViewer, SkyQueue, and the broader SkyMapper platform
security
For security teams and infrastructure operators, SkySphere provides persistent wide-area sky awareness with trustworthy, time- and location-verified records. Real-time edge analytics help reduce the gap between observation and action, while cryptographic sealing helps preserve the integrity of captured data for audit, review, and evidence-based decision-making.
security benefits:
Continuous all-sky monitoring
Trusted, traceable event records
Faster detection and situational awareness
Reliable data for review, escalation, and investigation
WHY SKYSPHERE
SkySphere does more than watch the sky. It helps verify what was seen, when it happened, and where it was captured, giving operators, researchers, and partners a more trustworthy foundation for security, safety, and science.
Want to be among the first to get a SkySphere? Check out our kickstarter.
Want to be among the first to get a SkySphere? Check out our kickstarter.