This software is a browser for astronomical databases, developed using Java technology. It enables users to view and search astronomical data sets with ease.
One of the main tasks StarView is used for is searching the Multimission Archive at Space Telescope (MAST) archive for scientific data, including High-Resolution Imaging Spectrograph (HST) and Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) data. With its user-friendly interface, researchers can easily search the database and retrieve relevant data for their work.
Another essential feature of StarView is the ability to examine the calibrations used for a particular dataset. This feature enables researchers to understand how the data was collected, processed, and analyzed. The software provides all the necessary tools to investigate and analyze the calibrations used, giving comprehensive insight into the data.
StarView also allows researchers to access proposal information for past HST projects. With the proposal information, researchers can review past projects, analyze what worked well, and identify areas for improvement. By using StarView, researchers can access vast amounts of astronomical data, analyze and interpret them efficiently, and present their findings.
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