Sending a SIMBAD batch job

Logging into the SIMBAD server can be time-consuming in case of slow connections. It is possible to send batch-jobs via mail, using the WWW interface.
Most of the simple things (like just looking up data for astronomical objects or searching a sky region) are easily done by answering the prompts.
There is a place for adding commands as well, in case you're familiar both with SIMBAD and the batch-job syntax.
In order to use the batch-jobs service (or to log in) you need to have a user ID. If you don't have one, you need to find out how to get access to SIMBAD.

Two separate forms are available:

Form for Search by Name.

Form for Search by Position.

The CDS Home Page
The SIMBAD Home Page
The SIMBAD User's Guide
Using SIMBAD in batch mode

Thanks to Brian Casey for first designing this WWW interface to the SIMBAD mail facility.
Last updated: 29 May 2000
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