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[https://asteroidsathome.net/boinc/ '''''Asteroids@home'''''] is a '''''[[wikipedia:Volunteer_computing|volunteer distributed computing]]''''' project that needs your help to increase our asteroid knowledge.  

Since [[wikipedia:Asteroid|'''''asteroids''''']] are remnants from the early solar system, studying them can provide insights into our solar system. They contain information about the building blocks of planets and can help us understand how planets like Earth formed and evolved. Asteroids are diverse and offer a wide range of scientific and possibly economic opportunities. By studying their compositions, surface properties, and geology, scientists can learn more about the history and evolution of these small celestial bodies, as well as the broader processes that have shaped our solar system. Additionally, some asteroids have the potential to impact Earth, and understanding their orbits, compositions, and sizes is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate potential threats. By studying asteroids, scientists can identify and assess these impact hazards, and develop methods to deflect or mitigate threats.