Coordinates

This input field must contain either sky coordinates or an object name resolveable via NED or SIMBAD, or comprising a valid 2MASS identification string.

If the input contains a string which can be interpreted as a coordinate representation, it is used as such: both decimal degree and sexagesimal notations are supported. If not, the string is sent first to NED, then to SIMBAD. The following are examples of acceptable name formats:

Examples:
  • m83
  • NGC 7479
  • 2MASXJ23045666+1219223
  • 17h 44m 34s -27d 59m 13s Equatorial J2000
  • 23h04m56.63s 12d19m22.7s Equ J2000
  • 22h57m57.5s +26d09m00.09s Equatorial B1950
  • 17h44m34s -27d59m13s
  • 00h42m44.3s +41d16m08s b1950
  • 00:42:44.3 -41:16:08
  • 00 42 44.3 -41 16 08 b1983
  • 004244.3 -411608
  • 17h -27d Equ J2000
  • 17h -27d
  • 34.5565 54.2321 gal
  • 34. 54. ecl