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SIMBAD Astronomical Database

Access: Publicly available resource

Description: Provides basic data, cross-identifications and bibliography for astronomical objects outside the solar system. SIMBAD can be queried by object name, coordinates, other criteria (filters), and lists of objects.

Coverage: Various Dates

Subject(s):
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Science & Technology

Related DatabasesOn-Site Access Only
General OneFile

Related Links
ADS: NASA Astrophysics Data System
Glossary of Comet and Astronomical Terms ** http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/icq/ICQGlossary.html **
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