Dear Open Astronomy Community,
My name is Krish Goyal, and I am a first-year undergraduate student majoring in Mathematics and Computing at the National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar.
I am writing to express my strong interest in contributing to Open Astronomy for Google Summer of Code 2026. I have always been deeply fascinated by the cosmos—from the mechanics of our solar system to the vastness of the universe—and I am eager to combine this passion with my software engineering skills.
Currently, I am focusing heavily on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) using C++. I am looking for opportunities to apply my C++ knowledge to real-world astronomical tools and libraries.
Could you please point me toward any sub-projects within the Open Astronomy umbrella that rely on C++ or where performance optimization is a priority? I would love to start by exploring the codebase and tackling some “good first issues.”
I am very excited about the prospect of Open Astronomy participating in GSoC 2026, given the fascinating and impactful work this community does.
Thank you for your time and guidance.
Best regards,
Krish Goyal LinkedIn