Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory as Naming Authority
Short Name:
NAO
Date:
20 Feb 2014 21:57:03
Publisher:
Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory
Description:
This resource represents the naming authority for Nikolaev Astronomical Observatory (NAO).
NAO is one of the oldest observatories in the Eastern Europe. It was founded in 1821 as a Naval Observatory. In 1912 it became Nikolaev department of Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory. In 1992 it became an independent research institution in Ukraine, and it has become the Research Institute since 2002. At present the Observatory is subordinated to State Committee for Science, Innovation and Information.
The Observatory is located in the central part of Nikolaev at an altitude of 52m above sea level. The geographic coordinates are longitude 31o58' E, and latitude 46o58' N.
The main activity at Nançay is the development and application of new radio techniques to fundamental research in astrophysics and astronomy. A number of instruments are operated on behalf of researchers in France and worldwide to conduct scientific programmes of observation of the Universe, including the nearby Earth-Space environment, the study of the Sun and the solar system, and the study of distant stars and galaxies in the Universe.
This database provides access to IDOC catalogues and complementary information on clusters of galaxies observed through the Sunyaev-Zeldovich (SZ) effect.
The Australian National University Supercomputer Facility
Short Name:
ANUSF
Date:
19 Jun 2019 15:50:33
Publisher:
The Australian National University Supercomputer Facility
Description:
The Australian National University Supercomputer Facility hosts several astronomy data archives and maintains interfaces and services which make this data available publicly. Some of these services conform to IVOA Virtual Observatory specifications and standards.
