After a recent count, NASA Citizen Science is proud to report that more than 650 people who have volunteered to participate in NASA citizen science projects have co-authored peer-reviewed research papers with scientists on those project teams. These volunteers made incredible contributions like: Spotting comets , gamma-ray bursts , and brown dwarfs in data collected by space telescopes.  Observing auroras , sprites , and noctilucent clouds from here on Earth.  Using their backyard telescopes to gather data on exoplanets or their cell phones to report mosquito breeding habitat .  Using their ham radios to study Earth’s ionosphere . And all of them saw their passion and dedication translated into lasting contributions to the scientific literature that will inform generations of researchers to come. Explore these frequently asked questions and discover how you, too, can be a part of scientific discovery and become a co-author. Why do peer-reviewed research papers matter?…