Suggestions for Interactive Sky Surveys

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David Huff avatar
Hi All,

As a proud new owner of a QHY600M that I use with my RASA 8", I am searching for unique targets that rarely get captured.

I have an assortment of filters from the standard RGB and SHO to exotic like the H-beta 5.5nm.  My FOV is almost 4 to 5 arc minutes!

I hear about blue and red DSS surveys along with full color ones but does anyone know if a website that is a bit more interactive other than having to put in coordinates.  I tried using SLOAN but it is not complete or at least it's interactive interface.  Paid sources?  I also own TheSky Imaging so does anyone know if the databases addon provides a similar functionality?   I would appreciate any advise on this.

Clear Skies!
Dave
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Vitali avatar
Hi, I use AladinLite to browse SDSS9 or PanSTARR surveys.

Best regards,
Vitali
David Huff avatar
Vitali:
Hi, I use AladinLite to browse SDSS9 or PanSTARR surveys.

Best regards,
Vitali

Thanks Vitali!  This will help a lot!