Astroquery
byinoribea
0Enables AI assistants to perform professional astronomical queries by providing integrated access to a wide range of astronomical data through the astroquery-cli tool.
About
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to empower AI assistants with the capability to perform sophisticated astronomical queries. It integrates seamlessly with the `astroquery-cli` tool, granting access to a wide array of astronomical databases and archives, including SIMBAD, Gaia, VizieR, MAST, NED, IRSA, and ALMA. This server facilitates advanced data retrieval and analysis, providing a critical bridge for AI-driven research in astronomy by automatically detecting available commands and ensuring zero maintenance through self-updates.
Key Features
- Complete astroquery-cli integration for all astronomical databases
- Dynamic command and subcommand discovery
- Async execution with timeout protection for long-running queries
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- Zero maintenance with automatic updates
- Rich output formatting preserving all information and errors
Use Cases
- Searching astronomical catalogs for stars near given coordinates
- Retrieving archive data for specific astronomical targets
- Querying astronomical databases for information about specific celestial objects
- Cross-matching observational data with public astronomical catalogs