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The GTN Data Archive

This page describes how to submit images to the archives at the GTN and with the AAVSO. It also allows you to retrieve images from the GTN archive. The top of the page explains the steps you must follow to gain access to the servers if you want to upload files. The bottom part of the page is a form that can be used to download images from the server. No account is needed to download images.

Uploading Your Data to the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)

The AAVSO has implemented an online engine for submitting observations which allows AAVSO observers to report their observations via the Web. The GTN, in a partnership with the AAVSO, has agreed that the AAVSO is the official repository of GTN program observations. Therefore, when making GTN observations, it would be beneficial if participants would submit their images to the AAVSO through their web portal.

It costs nothing to become an AAVSO observer, and we recommend that all GTN members join the AAVSO. The AAVSO is a long standing organization comprised of some of the worlds most enthusiastic amateur astronomers and many professional astronomers as well. The organization is a great community resource.

1. To become an AAVSO observer visit the AAVSO observer registration page and apply for a AAVSO observer code.

2. Once you have your AAVSO observer code you can submit your results to the AAVSO Online Observation Submission Form (WebObs).

Uploading Your Images to the GTN Data Archive

If you are a GTN partner and producing your own data with your own telescope, you can submit your data for storage and query in the GTN Data Archive. In order to gain access to the GTN archive:

1. Contact Dr. Kevin McLin at mclin@universe.sonoma.edu or by calling 707-664-4308 to set up an observatory account with the GTN.

2. After receiving your username and password you will be able to manually or automatically upload your data to the archive server for storage.

Downloading Images From The GTN Server

Data Archive Query Form: Search by Object Identifier or Coordinates

Object Identifier:
(example: 'BL Lac')
Coordinates:
(example: '13 23 43.5, 12 15 33.3' or '13:23:43.5, 12:15:33.3')
Search radius:

Additional Options

Telescope or Instrument Name:
(example: 'GORT')
Observer or Owner Name:
(example: 'Tim Graves')
Date Observed
  
From:
/ / UTC
To:
 / / UTC
Filters:







Search for Calibration Data for a Specific Telescope

Telescope of Instrument Name:
 (example "GORT")
Date:
  
From:
 / /
To:
 / /
Image Type:

If you have a question about the GTN, please contact one of the "Responsible SSU Personnel" below.

This page was last modified on Thursday 29th January 2009 @ 14:25.

Science Mission Directorate Universe Division
Beyond Einstein | Origins

Responsible SSU Personnel:

Dr. Kevin McLin (mclin at universe dot sonoma dot edu)
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