Documentation

Introduction

ASTRO+ Database: Documentation, Examples and Troubleshooting

Welcome to the ASTRO+ Database upload interface documentation page. This section provides essential information to help you effectively upload spectroscopic data to the ASTRO+ database, including step-by-step instructions, common use cases, and troubleshooting tips.

  • Documentation: Detailed guidance on using the web-based interface to upload spectroscopic data, including file format requirements and upload procedures.
  • Examples: Sample files and typical use cases to help you understand how to structure your data and ensure successful uploads.
  • Troubleshooting: Solutions to common issues you may encounter during the upload process, including error messages and tips for resolving problems.
  • Search and Page properties: Detailed explanation of the methods used to search stars in the database, the diferent states of the batches, properties regarding the password and finally how to create tickets.

Upload a spectra in FITS format

Upload a spectra in ASCII format

Troubleshooting examples

Search methods in Astroplus

Search by Identifier

This method uses qualified identifiers from GAIA, 2MASS, and SIMBAD, as well as identifiers defined by users for the "Main ID" field during file uploads. For example, you can search using the identifier "HD," its GAIA identifier, or its 2MASS identifier.

Search by Coordinates

This option allows you to search within a circular area. To use this, you'll need to provide the following fields:

  • RA (Right Ascension): in degrees or in hours, minutes, and seconds (hms)
  • DEC (Declination): in degrees or in degrees, minutes, and seconds (dms)
  • Cone: in degrees or in hours, minutes, and seconds (hms)

Conditional Search

This search works through conditional expressions applied to data obtained via Artificial Intelligence. You can use the fields listed in the "Download Query Fields" section. Additionally, you can combine conditions using operators such as AND, OR, or IN, similar to SQL syntax.

For example, the query GRAVITY > 1 AND TEMP_EFF < 4000 will return results where the gravity (log g) is greater than 1 and the effective temperature (TEMP_EFF) is less than 4000.

Batch States

A batch can be in the following states:

  • Upload error: There was a failure during the batch upload.
  • Processing: The batch is currently being processed.
  • Processed with errors: Some files in the batch have errors.
  • Successfully processed: The batch has been successfully processed.
  • Waiting confirmation: The batch is awaiting confirmation.
  • Admin checked: An administrator has reviewed the batch.
  • Rejected: The batch has been rejected by an administrator.
  • Error on store: There was an error when storing the batch.
  • Stored: The batch has been successfully stored.

Note: "Stored" means the batch has been approved by an administrator and processed by the Artificial Intelligence system.

User Profile Properties

To change the password for your account, go to your username located in the top right corner and click on it. You will be prompted to enter your current password and the new password. If everything is correct, click "Change Password," and the change will be made.

Changing your email, name or other information must be requested through a support ticket, providing an explanation for the requested change.

Tickets

If you encounter problems or errors on the website, you can report them to us via support tickets.

To create a ticket, click on "New Ticket," add a subject to specify the general issue, and provide a detailed description of the problem. Once completed, click "Create Ticket," and one of our administrators will respond as soon as possible.

You can also view, sort, and respond to previous tickets, which will appear in the list along with their current status:

  • Open: You just opened the ticket.
  • Waiting User: An administrator has responded to your ticket.
  • On Hold: The ticket is waiting for further replies from an administrator.
  • Closed: The ticket has been closed by an administrator.

To reply to a ticket you have to enter a ticket that is not closed and click on “Reply” and then type your reply and send it by clicking on “Send”.

Disclaimer: Public Availability of Star Spectrum Data

By uploading any star spectrum data to this platform, you acknowledge and agree that all uploaded spectral data will be made publicly available. You understand that the data you submit, including all associated information (e.g., spectral readings, measurements, or metadata), may be accessed, used, and shared by others in the scientific community and the public.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that the data you provide does not contain any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information. By submitting your data, you grant the platform a non-exclusive license to use, display, and share your star spectrum data in accordance with the platform's terms of use.