RC3: Third Reference Catalog of Bright Galaxies via MAST
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Description
MAST catalog holdings provide access to astronomical data via a ConeSearch endpoint. The dataset includes the Third Reference Catalog of Bright Galaxies (RC3) compiled by G. and A. de Vaucouleurs, H.G. Corwin, R.J. Buta, G. Paturel, and P. Fouque, as held in a local MAST copy. The data is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated on 2026-03-13.
Use Cases
Identify and study bright galaxies based on catalog metadata from RC3.
Perform spatial queries (cone searches) to find galaxies around specific celestial coordinates.
Cross-reference galaxy data from RC3 with other missions listed in the MAST archive.
Strengths
Catalog is a recognized reference work (RC3) compiled by noted astronomers.
Accessible via a standardized ConeSearch endpoint for programmatic querying.
Hosted by the MAST archive, which aggregates data from multiple space missions.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
Source
National Aeronautics and Space Administration via the MAST archive.
Collection Method
Held in a local copy of the RC3 catalog within the MAST system.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-03-13 20:13:10.610367; freshness should be verified.
License is listed as 'other-license-specified'; terms should be reviewed before use. Data is available in BIN and HTML formats.