dstndstn/astrometry.net
Astrometry.net -- automatic recognition of astronomical images
What it solves
It solves the problem of identifying the celestial coordinates of an astronomical image when the location in the sky is unknown or untrusted. It provides a way to automatically calibrate images to determine exactly where they are pointing.
How it works
Users input an astronomical image, and the system analyzes it to return standards-compliant astrometric calibration metadata and a list of known astronomical objects that appear within the image's field of view.
Who it’s for
Astronomers and imaging enthusiasts who have astronomical photos of the sky but lack accurate coordinate data.
Highlights
- Automatic recognition of astronomical images.
- Generates standards-compliant astrometric metadata.
- Identifies known celestial objects within the field of view.
- Available as a web service and via Docker containers.
Related
- Project
- Project
- Project
- Project
- Project