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| Paper: |
The MAST Pointings Tables Project |
| Volume: |
295, Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems XII |
| Page: |
77 |
| Authors: |
Levay, K.; Padovani, P.; Thompson, R.; Donahue, M. E.; Corbin, M. |
| Abstract: |
We have undertaken a project to create a database of all HST imaging observations organized by position on the sky. A World Wide Web (WWW)-based interface to this database has also been created, in supplement to the existing interface to the HST archive. These ``pointings tables'' enable quick identification of overlapping fields that can be used for multi-wavelength studies of objects and for variability studies by comparing images at given positions over different epochs. They will also allow for ``mini-surveys'' by providing lists of images over a specified coordinate range, such as above and below the Galactic plane. We plan to develop pointings tables for other MAST missions besides HST and expect these tables to form an important part of the upcoming virtual observatories. |
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