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Using the Tools of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
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Enrolled Students
9
Course Expiry
365 Days
Overview
Overview
Author: Kathy Gustavson
The database provides photometric and spectroscopic data of millions of astronomical objects. This project will introduce you to the use of several simple tools.
- Manager: Kathy Gustavson
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