What is "theskynet"

TheSkyNet (stylized theSkyNet) is an astronomy research project which uses volunteer Internet-connected computers to carry out research in astronomy. It is an initiative of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), a joint venture of Curtin University and the University of Western Australia. TheSkyNet currently has two projects, Sourcefinder and POGS. TheSkyNet Sourcefinder aims to test and refine automatic radio sourcefinding algorithms in preparation for radio galaxy surveys using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder and the Square Kilometre Array. TheSkyNet POGS uses Spectral Energy Distribution fitting to calculate characteristics of many galaxies using images taken by the Pan-STARRS PS1 optical telescope in Hawaii.