NOIRLab - The Siena Galaxy Atlas

<p>Astronomers have long sought to map the night skies, not only to fill in our picture of the cosmos we inhabit, but also to support further research. Comprehensive compilations of astronomical objects serve many purposes: they can help scientists spot broad patterns across a population of objects, put new discoveries such as transient events in the context of their surroundings, and identify the best candidates for focused observations. Justin Lang of the Perimeter Institute discusses the creation of a new project called the Siena Galaxy Atlas.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Bios:</strong> Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF’s NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona.</p> <p>Justin Lang is a researcher at the Perimeter Institute.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Links:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>NOIRLab Press Release: <a href= "https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2328/">https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2328/</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Legacy Survey Viewer: <a href= "https://www.legacysurvey.org/viewer#NGC%201536">https://www.legacysurvey.org/viewer#NGC%201536</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>NOIRLab social media channels can be found at:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro">https://www.facebook.com/NOIRLabAstro</a></p> <p><a href= "https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro">https://twitter.com/NOIRLabAstro</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/">https://www.instagram.com/noirlabastro/</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro">https://www.youtube.com/noirlabastro</a></p> <p> </p> <p>We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share