Users can explore the sky with Aladin Desktop or its interactive Aladin Lite atlas.
Lite Version
Aladin Lite is an online sky atlas for visualizing regions of the sky, FITS images, and overlaid astronomical tables.
About Lite Version
Aladin Lite is an online sky atlas for visualizing regions of the sky. It displays FITS images and overlays astronomical tables.
CSV uploads must include right ascension and declination in decimal degrees, with an optional label field shown next to each source.
Key features
- Visualize regions of the sky online
- Display FITS images
- Overlay astronomical tables
- Upload CSV tables with ra and dec in decimal degrees
- Support optional label field displayed next to source position
- Provide example Messier objects files for upload
Best for: People working with sky positions who need to view FITS images with overlaid tables.
Good for
- Displays FITS images with overlaid astronomical tables
- Accepts CSV uploads with optional labels and example files
Watch out for
- CSV uploads must include ra and dec in decimal degrees
Lite Version at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Space & Astronomy
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Lite Version FAQ
What format does Aladin Lite require for CSV uploads?
The file must contain ra and dec fields in decimal degrees. It can include a label field shown next to the source, and lines starting with # are ignored.
Are example upload files available?
Yes, example files for Messier objects with positions only and Messier objects with labels can be downloaded.
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