Aladin CDS

Aladin is an interactive sky atlas designed to enable users to visualize digitized astronomical images or full surveys, superimpose entries from astronomical catalogues or databases, and interactively access related data. It serves as a powerful tool for exploring and integrating multi-wavelength datasets while leveraging VO (Virtual Observatory) standards.

Key Features:

• Access to over 20,000+ datasets, including DSS, SDSS, PanSTARRS, Gaia, Simbad, VizieR, and more.
• Support for multiple projections (Sin, Tan, Aitoff, Mollweide) and coordinate systems (FK4, FK5, ICRS, GAL).
• Tools for image processing, photometric measurements, astrometric calibration, and multi-wavelength data visualization.
• Compatibility with various astronomical formats, including HiPS, FITS, VOTable, and regions files.
• Compliance with VO standards like JSAMP, TAP, SSA, and SIA, enabling seamless integration with other tools.
• Extendability via plugins and scripting for customized workflows.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for astronomers, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts who need to explore and analyze astronomical data efficiently. Aladin empowers users to locate data of interest, compare heterogeneous datasets, and make discoveries across the electromagnetic spectrum.