Import / Export
Import your own data into the 3D visualizer, or export catalog data for external use. Imported objects are stored locally in your browser and persist between sessions.
File Specification
Required and optional fields
Required: NS_NAME (string)   RAJ (string, format: "HH MM SS.ss")   DECJ (string, format: "+DD MM SS.s")   DIST (float, kpc, max 100)

Optional: type (string, creates a filter group)   color (array [R, G, B, A] each float 0.0 to 1.0)   source_catalog (string) 
[
  {
    "NS_NAME": "MY-J0530+1347",          // required — object name
    "RAJ":     "05 30 00.00",           // required — right ascension (J2000)
    "DECJ":    "+13 47 00.0",           // required — declination (J2000)
    "DIST":    3.2,                    // required — distance in kpc (max 100)
    "type":    "my_category",          // optional — creates a filter group
    "color":   [0.0, 1.0, 0.5, 1.0],   // optional — RGBA, each value 0.0 to 1.0
    "source_catalog": "My Survey" // optional — catalog label
  }
]
Import from JSON file
Add single object
Color RGBA (optional, each value 0.0 to 1.0)
Total objects
0
Selected
0
Filtered (visible)
0
Quick Export
Export All: every object in the catalog plus imported.
Export Filtered: objects matching the current search query in the selection box below.
Export Selected: only objects with a checkbox ticked in the list below.
Select objects to export
Imported objects