STIS: Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph Data from Hubble

The Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) was installed on the Hubble Space Telescope on February 14, 1997. It provides spectra and images at ultraviolet and visible wavelengths, probing the universe from our solar system out to cosmological distances. The data is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Use Cases

• Analyze spectral properties of stars and galaxies based on ultraviolet and visible wavelength data
• Study the composition and dynamics of solar system objects based on spectroscopic imaging
• Conduct cosmological distance measurements based on spectral data from distant objects
• Perform time-series analysis of astronomical phenomena based on sequential imaging and spectroscopy

Strengths

• Data originates from the Hubble Space Telescope, a premier observatory.
• Provides combined spectroscopic and imaging capabilities at ultraviolet and visible wavelengths.
• Probes a wide range of distances from the solar system to cosmological scales.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is stored in a BIN format, which may require specialized tools for access and analysis.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Collected by the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope.

Time Range

Observations began after installation on February 14, 1997.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:32:41.382220; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Cosmological; data probes from our solar system out to cosmological distances.