# Introductions **URL:** https://community.openastronomy.org/c/openastronomy-meta/introducitons/11.md [Latest](https://community.openastronomy.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openastronomy.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openastronomy.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Introductions category](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/about-the-introductions-category/40)
**Author:** [@Cadair](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Cadair)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Introducing Myself for GSOC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introducing-myself-for-gsoc/1396)
**Author:** [@jamesrafe](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/jamesrafe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introducing-myself-for-gsoc/1396 "2026-03-24T17:51:26Z")
Hi everyone! I’m James R Lee, and I’m a software engineer in Indonesia! While my professional background is in software development, I have always had a fascination towards the stars and astronomy. I also believe in th… --- ## [Gsoc contribution](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-contribution/1368)
**Author:** [@Amruthasg23](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Amruthasg23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-contribution/1368 "2026-03-07T18:28:29Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Amrutha, a student interested in open source development. I recently started exploring this organization and its projects, and I’m excited to learn more about the community and the work being done here.… --- ## [Introduction for GSOC 26](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-for-gsoc-26/1365)
**Author:** [@arkadeepnag](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/arkadeepnag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-for-gsoc-26/1365 "2026-03-07T06:00:12Z")
Hello readers, a fellow developer this side . I am currently a B.Tech student in Elctrical and Computer Engineering , my skillset is focused has been on low-level software architecture. However I have found keen interest… --- ## [New Member Introduction](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-member-introduction/1329)
**Author:** [@harshkaushik](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/harshkaushik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-member-introduction/1329 "2025-12-20T21:34:57Z")
Hello OpenAstronomy Community, My name is Harsh Kaushik, and I am new to Google Summer of Code. I am interested in OpenAstronomy and would like some guidance on how beginners can start contributing. Could you please su… --- ## [Optical observation data processing software](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/optical-observation-data-processing-software/1258)
**Author:** [@Instalf](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Instalf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/optical-observation-data-processing-software/1258 "2025-07-12T13:12:05Z")
Dear community, We have launched a SAAS solution, which supports observatories and amateur astronomers. Our service for processing astrometric telescope images (FITS) allows for the automatic detection of satellites and… --- ## [Introduction and GSOC 2025 Contributor](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-and-gsoc-2025-contributor/1206)
**Author:** [@KhanRayyan3622](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/KhanRayyan3622)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-and-gsoc-2025-contributor/1206 "2025-02-19T20:39:03Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Rayyan, a full-stack developer with experience in MERN, .NET, Java, Python, Flutter, and Firebase. I have a strong background in data structures, algorithms, ML, AI, and cloud computing, with hands-on ex… --- ## [New to OpenAstronomy , Introduction to join in GSOC 2024](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-to-openastronomy-introduction-to-join-in-gsoc-2024/919)
**Author:** [@WinterSun](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/WinterSun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-to-openastronomy-introduction-to-join-in-gsoc-2024/919 "2024-02-24T10:20:19Z")
Hello everyone, I am a first year undergraduate in computer science. I have had an interest in astronomy since my childhood and I would like to continue my passion by contributing to OpenAstronomy through GSOC 2024. I a… --- ## [Introduction and GSoC 2024 Contributor](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-and-gsoc-2024-contributor/905)
**Author:** [@smitsekhadiaa](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/smitsekhadiaa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-and-gsoc-2024-contributor/905 "2024-02-11T17:58:13Z")
Hello, I am Smit Sekhadia and am new to Open Astronomy! I am a Final year Undergraduate Student pursuing Information Technology at VJTI, Mumbai. I have been an active Open Source contributor and am looking forward to c… --- ## [New to OpenAstronomy,Introducing myself and GSOC'24](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-to-openastronomy-introducing-myself-and-gsoc24/864)
**Author:** [@RehanChalana](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/RehanChalana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-to-openastronomy-introducing-myself-and-gsoc24/864 "2024-01-05T21:26:19Z")
Hello everyone, I’m Rehan Chalana, currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. My passion for astronomy, astrophysics, and open source has led me here. The idea of contributing to Open Astronomy feels l… --- ## [New in OpenAstronomy](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-in-openastronomy/714)
**Author:** [@ombhojane](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/ombhojane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-in-openastronomy/714 "2023-08-02T14:31:05Z")
I’m really excited to learn astronomy applications with OpenAstronomy, having primary interest in space science and exploration, it’ll keep connected me with my interest and love about space science. I’m also learning Ma…