Databases & on-line data in astronomy

摘要: Data archiving has, for many years, been the most disregarded aspect of all data systems. The increase in numbers telescopes, both groundbased and space-borne, efficiency detectors have generated overwhelming amounts data. Much these were are not used on short timescales (should) archived, where they can be later and/or by others. Archiving is essential. Objects change course time. New technological or scientific developments might require observing objects again. cost-benefit ratio will become more important when considering allocation telescope retrieval old' then crucial. At present there a number collections This book includes series clear up-to-date descriptions available For professional astronomers, librarians computer engineers.