MUSYC Photometry Catalog

The Multiwavelength Survey by Yale-Chile (MUSYC) Photometry Catalog provides deep optical medium-band and broadband optical and near-IR imaging data. It covers the approximately 30'x30' Extended Chandra Deep Field South, an area that includes the GOODS-South field and the Hubble Ultra Deep Field. The dataset is hosted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Use Cases

• Cross-match galaxy properties based on multiwavelength photometry data.
• Study galaxy evolution and morphology using deep optical and near-IR imaging.
• Conduct photometric redshift estimation leveraging medium-band optical filters.
• Perform comparative analysis with other surveys covering the same field, such as SIMPLE and GOODS.

Strengths

• Covers a scientifically significant field that includes the Hubble Ultra Deep Field.
• Provides multiwavelength data combining optical and near-infrared imaging.
• Spatial coverage matches the area of the SIMPLE Spitzer Legacy program, facilitating cross-survey analysis.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• File formats include BIN and HTML, which may require specialized tools for access and analysis.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Deep optical medium-band and broadband optical and near-IR imaging survey.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:27:00.229532; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Extended Chandra Deep Field South (~30'x30' area)