Help
Please look at the FAQ and tutorials below to see if your question has been answered. Much of what you need to know is already available:
SkyServer/CASJobs
For help on the SkyServer or CASJobs, or to know more about SQL, consult the SkyServer DR17 Support.
Accessing Data
If you want a list of tools for accessing the data, consult the data access documentation.
About the Data
If you have questions about the nature of the data (what is a plate? what is a run?) consult the spectroscopic, imaging, infrared or IFU documentation.
Data Analysis
If you have a question about a technique used in the data analysis, see if it is addressed in the algorithms documentation.
Glossary Terms
If there is a term you don't understand, try to find it in the glossary.
About SAS
If you are looking at a file from SAS and want to know more about its contents, consult the survey data model.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides answers to common questions about the SDSS-IV, Data Release 16 and our data access tools.
Tutorials
Tutorials provide guidance and hands-on practice in accessing SDSS data for a variety of scientific and teaching tasks.
Contact Us
If you are unable to find answers to your questions on these pages, please email us at the SDSS helpdesk, and your question will be directed to a survey expert in the appropriate area.
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