The International Virtual Observatory
24 Jul 2006
(Source: European Space Agency)
Users will soon be able to access astronomical data with a simple click. ESA is collaborating with the International Virtual Observatory Alliance to create a data archive containing all the information on astronomical and planetary systems collected by the various exploration missions. EuroNews went to ESA's Astronomical Centre in Spain to find out more.
Learn more about IOVA at http://www.ivoa.net/