Support Independent Sky Research
SkyWatch is a grassroots project bringing together firsthand observations, aircraft data, and scientific research to help people investigate what's happening in our skies. It depends on community involvement to develop research tools and keep public access to information free.
Why SkyWatch matters
Public observations, transparent research, and accessible data help people move from questions to evidence. A platform that keeps these things separate — and clearly labeled — makes it easier to understand what is known, what is proposed, and what is still unanswered.
How support helps
Website hosting & infrastructure
Keeping the site fast, reliable, and free to access on any device.
Aircraft tracking & map data
Live aircraft positions and the map infrastructure that presents them.
Research tools & data processing
Building tools to organize observations alongside public datasets.
Photo storage & reporting tools
Storing community-submitted photos and the reporting workflow behind them.
Public educational resources
Expanding plain-language explainers and source-linked research guides.
Future research & verification
Supporting future verification efforts and independent analysis.
Ways to get involved
Submit sky observations
Share what you see in the sky with a photo, time, and location.
Share SkyWatch with others
Help more people find a credible, transparent place to document observations.
Help identify reliable sources
Point the community toward reputable research and official publications.
Support operating expenses
Future one-time and recurring support to cover hosting, data, and tools.
Financial support is coming soon
SkyWatch is being designed to accept one-time and recurring community support in the future. No payment processing is connected yet, and no contributions are being accepted at this time. SkyWatch is not a registered nonprofit, and any future contributions would not be tax-deductible unless that status is separately established and stated.