Observations¶
Documentation related to making, formatting, and submitting astrometric observations to the MPC.
Getting Started¶
- Guide to Minor Body Astrometry — comprehensive guide covering equipment, submission methods, observatory codes, discoveries and MPC processing
- How do I get an observatory code?
- How do I submit my astrometry using Tycho Tracker?
ADES (Astrometric Data Exchange Standard)¶
The ADES format is the current standard for submitting observations to the MPC.
- ADES introduction
- Valid ADES values
- ADES GitHub repository
- Official ADES format description (PDF)
- The IAU-approved ADES format (legacy page)
Observation Formats and Metadata¶
- The current observation format
- Alphabetic notes for observations
- Astrometric catalogue codes
- References on observations
Observing Procedures¶
- How to specify observational details
- How to specify telescope details in the observational header
- Guide to using the MPES (PDF)
- Guide to video observing (PDF)
- A script to generate mini normal places from video frames