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Scientific Visualization

The tools and craft of turning data into images that reveal structure — from the ubiquitous Matplotlib plots to interactive and three-dimensional renderings of simulations and surveys. Visualisation is both how astronomers explore their data and how they communicate discoveries.

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The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • STScISpace Telescope Science Institute

    Science operations and public image archives for the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes (MAST, HubbleSite, webbtelescope.org).

    Hubble/Webb images released by NASA/STScI are generally free to use with a credit line; each item's terms are checked before use.