WorldWide Telescope
Fiscal Host: NumFOCUS
WWT is used in projects ranging from astrophysics research to education, public outreach, and simply sharing the wonder of the universe.
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Financial Contributions
Projects
Support the following initiatives from WorldWide Telescope.
Project
Expanding the Universe of WWT Constellations
Top financial contributors
Organizations
NumFOCUS
$25,204.69 USD since Jun 2023
Individuals
Kelle Cruz, SBC
$3,600 USD since Aug 2024
WorldWide Telescope is all of us
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Thank you for supporting WorldWide Telescope.
Nicole Foster
Admin
NumFOCUS Finance
Admin
Savannah Simons
Admin
Peter Williams
Admin
David Weigel
Admin
ArlissC
Admin
Miriam Mueller
Admin
Chervonne Rogers
Admin
NumFOCUS
$25,205 USD
Kelle Cruz, SBC
$3,600 USD
Budget
Transparent and open finances.
-$2,444.97 USD
Approved
Invoice #224811
-$360.00 USD
Paid
Invoice #223831
-$600.00 USD
Rejected
Invoice #223664
$
Today’s balance$1,403.98 USD
Total raised
$28,836.14 USD
Total disbursed
$27,432.16 USD
Estimated annual budget
$28,782.66 USD
About
WorldWide Telescope is a tool for showcasing astronomical data and knowledge. It’s not a physical telescope — it’s a suite of free and open source software and data sets that combine to create stunning scientific visualizations and stories. The WWT ecosystem includes a Windows application, an interactive web app, and toolkits for Python and TypeScript/JavaScript.
WWT is a fiscally sponsored project of NumFOCUS, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the open-source scientific computing community. If you like WWT and want to support our mission, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts. NumFOCUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.
WWT is a fiscally sponsored project of NumFOCUS, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the open-source scientific computing community. If you like WWT and want to support our mission, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts. NumFOCUS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is a founding sponsor of the WorldWide Telescope project and assisted with its transition from a commercial to an Open Source effort. Significant financial, administrative, and programmatic support enabled the fully open realization of this amazing resource, which continues to be utilized throughout the astronomical community for a variety of educational and research-related efforts.
Our team
Nicole Foster
Admin
NumFOCUS Finance
Admin
Savannah Simons
Admin
Peter Williams
Admin
David Weigel
Admin
ArlissC
Admin
Miriam Mueller
Admin
Chervonne Rogers
Admin