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AI tools that help astronomers search literature, access NASA data, track satellite positions, and compile research reports on celestial phenomena.
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Author(s)JournalYear
CHIME CollaborationNature2023
Nimmo et al.Nature Astronomy2022
Rajwade et al.MNRAS2021
28 papers found · sorted by citation count
Astrophysics literature review
Search peer-reviewed astronomical literature across exoplanet science, stellar evolution, cosmology, and radio astronomy. Find seminal papers, track citation networks, and stay current with the fast-moving observational and theoretical landscape.
Find the top 15 cited papers on JWST observations of high-redshift galaxies at z > 10 published since 2022.
Found 15 papers. Top: "A population of red candidate massive galaxies 600 Myr after the Big Bang" (Nature, 2023, 892 citations). Results include team, telescope/instrument, key observational findings, and DOI.
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Title (abridged)JournalYear
Red candidate massive galaxies 600 Myr post-Big BangNature2023
A sample of ultra-high-z galaxy candidates z > 12ApJ2023
First light and reionization era simulations — FIRE3MNRAS2023
15 papers found · sorted by citation count
NASA and space data access
Pull NASA open data including the Astronomy Picture of the Day, near-Earth object close approach data, solar flare and space weather events, and Mars weather reports. Integrate NASA data directly into presentations, reports, and public outreach materials.
Get the last 7 days of NASA APOD images with titles and explanations, and show near-Earth asteroid close approaches within 0.01 AU this month.
Retrieved 7 APOD images with full NASA explanations. Close approaches this month: 3 objects within 0.01 AU, largest is 2024 BX1 (~45m diameter) passing at 0.0028 AU on April 12.
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APOD Today
Pillars of Creation · JWST MIRI mid-infrared · Webb first light anniversary
NEO 2024 BX1 (~45m)
0.0028 AU · April 12 · Safe flyby — Torino Scale 0
NEO 2025 DX3 (~12m)
0.0041 AU · April 14 · Well below lunar distance
Solar Activity
M-class flare observed April 2 — elevated HF radio blackout risk
Night sky visibility planning
Get precise predictions for planet positions, constellation visibility, moon phase, and rise/set times for any observing location. Plan telescope sessions, student observing nights, or public events around optimal sky conditions.
What planets, deep-sky objects, and satellites are visible tonight from the Apache Point Observatory in New Mexico? Show rise/set times and optimal viewing windows.
Tonight's visibility: Jupiter (sets 02:14), Saturn (rises 23:45, highest at 04:30), M42 Orion Nebula visible 20:00-02:00. ISS pass at 20:47 (duration 6 min, max elevation 72°). New moon, excellent seeing conditions.
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Jupiter
Sets 02:14 MT · Currently Taurus · Magnitude -2.1
Saturn
Rises 23:45 · Highest 04:30 · Rings 12° tilt visible
M42 Orion Nebula
Visible 20:00–02:00 · Optimal at 22:30 · 4° FWHM object
ISS Pass
20:47 MDT · 6 min · Max elevation 72° · Magnitude -3.8
Satellite and spacecraft tracking
Track the real-time orbital positions of research satellites, space telescopes, and space stations. Find next visible passes over any observatory location and monitor operational satellites relevant to your research program.
Track Chandra X-ray Observatory and XMM-Newton current positions and upcoming passes over the European Southern Observatory in Chile.
Chandra: currently at 138,000 km altitude, in highly elliptical orbit. Next perigee: April 5 at 16:32 UTC. XMM-Newton: 114,000 km altitude. ESO La Silla visibility window: Chandra next overhead April 7 03:15 UTC.
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SatelliteAltitudeNext la silla pass
Chandra (CXO)138,000 km HEOApr 7 · 03:15 UTC
XMM-Newton114,000 km HEOApr 7 · 18:42 UTC
TLE-based · next perigee Chandra: Apr 5 16:32 UTC
Research topic deep research
Compile multi-source reports on any astrophysics topic — from dark matter candidates to exoplanet atmospheres. Get a synthesized view of current knowledge, key papers, open questions, and upcoming missions.
Compile a research summary on direct imaging of exoplanet atmospheres — current capabilities, key detections, and what future missions like Roman will enable.
Compiled 15-source report: JWST detected CO2, H2O, and SO2 in WASP-39b atmosphere (2022), direct imaging surveys cover ~200 targets, Nancy Grace Roman planned atmospheric characterization for ~100 HZ candidates, biosignature detection timeline assessed.
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JWST WASP-39b (2022)
CO₂, H₂O, SO₂ detected — first photochemistry products confirmed
Current Survey Coverage
~200 direct imaging targets in active atmospheric characterization programs
Roman Space Telescope
~100 HZ candidates planned for atmospheric characterization
Biosignature Timeline
O₂ + CH₄ co-detection feasible in the 2040s with 30m-class telescopes
Observing site weather and conditions
Get detailed weather forecasts and atmospheric conditions for any observatory site worldwide. Check cloud cover, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric seeing forecasts before scheduling telescope time.
Get a 5-day weather forecast for Paranal Observatory in Chile including cloud cover percentage, humidity, and wind speed for telescope scheduling.
Forecast for Paranal (2,635m): Night 1-2 — 5% cloud cover, humidity 15%, wind 8 km/h from S (excellent). Night 3 — 30% cloud, winds increasing to 25 km/h (marginal). Night 4-5 — clear, humidity 12% (excellent).
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Nights 1–2
5% cloud · Humidity 15% · Wind 8 km/h S — Excellent seeing
Night 3
30% cloud · Wind increasing to 25 km/h — Marginal, monitor
Nights 4–5
Clear return · Humidity 12% · Wind 9 km/h — Excellent
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Literature review
Find the 20 most cited papers on neutron star mergers and kilonova observations since the first GW event GW170817. Include observational facilities, key findings, and citation counts.
NASA data pull
Get NASA close approach data for near-Earth objects passing within 0.05 AU in the next 30 days. Include size estimates, velocity, and distance at closest approach.
Night sky planner
Plan tonight's observing session from Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. List all visible planets, notable deep-sky objects, and any satellite passes above 30° elevation.
Satellite tracking
Track all currently active space telescopes (JWST, Hubble, Chandra, XMM-Newton, Fermi) and show their current orbital altitude and next passes.
Research report
Compile a research report on fast radio bursts — proposed progenitor models, the most significant detected events, and current detection rates from CHIME and other facilities.
Observatory weather
Get cloud cover, humidity, wind, and temperature forecasts for the next 7 nights at Mauna Kea Observatory to plan Keck telescope scheduling.
Upcoming meteor shower
When is the next major meteor shower, what is the expected ZHR, and what are optimal viewing conditions for mid-latitude northern hemisphere observers?
Find collaborators
Find radio astronomers and observational astrophysicists at NRAO, the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy, and universities in Australia specializing in pulsar research.
Tools to power your best work
Weather ForecastWeather, air quality & UV anywhere
Academic ResearchSearch papers, authors, citations
Deep ResearchAI research reports with citations
Space DataNASA data: APOD, asteroids & ISS
Night SkyStars, planets, and moon phases
Satellite TrackerTrack 15,000+ satellites in real-time
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Everything astronomers need from AI, connected to the assistant you already use. No extra apps, no switching tabs.
Observing run preparation
Prepare fully for a scheduled telescope run: check sky conditions, plan target visibility, review relevant literature, and track relevant spacecraft positions.
Research paper preparation
Prepare an astrophysics paper with comprehensive literature grounding, NASA data context, and supporting diagrams.
Public outreach event planning
Prepare a public star party or outreach event with sky content, satellite viewing, and accessible research summaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Academic Research search preprint servers like arXiv for astrophysics papers?
Academic Research focuses on peer-reviewed publications. For arXiv preprints, which are critical in astronomy due to the fast publication pace, combining Academic Research for peer-reviewed context with a Web Search tool query targeting arxiv.org gives the most comprehensive coverage.
How does the Space Data tool get NASA data?
Space Data connects to public NASA APIs including the APOD API, NeoWs (near-Earth object data), NASA Mars Weather API, and others. Data is current as of the NASA source and follows NASA's own update cadences.
Can the Night Sky tool predict atmospheric seeing conditions?
Night Sky provides planet and satellite visibility predictions, moon phase, and rise/set times. For quantitative seeing forecasts (r0, DIMM measurements), the Weather Forecast tool provides atmospheric stability data that correlates with observing conditions.
How accurate is the satellite tracking data?
Satellite Tracker uses TLE (Two-Line Element) orbital data from sources including Space-Track.org and Celestrak, providing accurate position predictions within seconds for most satellites. Accuracy degrades for high-drag objects or satellites with recent maneuvers.
Can I use these tools for amateur astronomy as well as professional research?
Yes. Night Sky and Satellite Tracker are particularly useful for amateur astronomers planning observing sessions. Space Data and Deep Research work well for anyone wanting to understand recent discoveries, and Academic Research is valuable for anyone following the scientific literature.
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