Observations¶
Technical reference for observation formats, metadata encoding, and submission procedures. For a workflow-oriented guide to getting started with astrometry, see the Guide to Minor Body Astrometry.
Getting Started¶
- Guide to Minor Body Astrometry
- How do I get an observatory code?
- How to submit astrometry using Tycho Tracker
ADES (Astrometric Data Exchange Standard)¶
The ADES format is the current standard for submitting observations to the MPC.
- ADES Data Submission
- Valid ADES Field Values
- ADES GitHub repository
- Official ADES format description (PDF)
Observation Formats and Metadata¶
Observing Procedures¶
- How to specify observational details
- How to specify telescope details in the observational header
- Command line submissions
- Roving observers
- Guide to video observing (PDF)
- A script to generate mini normal places from video frames