NASA Extragalactic Database
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The NASA Extragalactic Database (NED) is an online astronomical resource that compiles and cross-references data on extragalactic objects such as galaxies, quasars, and clusters from numerous surveys and publications.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database | 3 |
| NASA Extragalactic Database canonical | 2 |
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomical database
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astronomy research tool ⓘ extragalactic object catalog ⓘ online database ⓘ |
| abbreviation | NED ⓘ |
| accessibleVia |
application programming interface
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online query forms ⓘ web interface ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| dataType |
bibliographic references
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images ⓘ morphological classifications ⓘ multiwavelength measurements ⓘ object cross-identifications ⓘ photometry ⓘ positions ⓘ redshifts ⓘ spectroscopy ⓘ |
| domain | extragalactic astronomy ⓘ |
| fieldOfUse |
galaxy evolution studies
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multiwavelength cross-matching ⓘ observational cosmology ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
links to external archives
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multiwavelength data aggregation ⓘ name resolver for extragalactic objects ⓘ visualization tools for sky positions ⓘ |
| includesObjectType |
X-ray source
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active galactic nucleus ⓘ galaxy ⓘ galaxy cluster ⓘ group of galaxies ⓘ infrared source ⓘ quasar ⓘ radio source ⓘ |
| integratesDataFrom |
astronomical surveys
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ground-based observatories ⓘ scientific publications ⓘ space-based observatories ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
California, United States
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surface form:
California
California Institute of Technology ⓘ Pasadena ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | IPAC staff ⓘ |
| operator |
IPAC
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NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive ⓘ
surface form:
Infrared Processing and Analysis Center
NASA ⓘ |
| primaryFocus | extragalactic objects ⓘ |
| purpose |
compilation of extragalactic data
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cross-identification of extragalactic objects ⓘ literature linking for extragalactic sources ⓘ support for astronomical research ⓘ |
| sponsor | NASA Astrophysics Division ⓘ |
| targetUser |
astrophysics researchers
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professional astronomers ⓘ students of astronomy ⓘ |
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
this entity surface form:
NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database