Science & Data Center for Astrophysics & Planetary Sciences
IPAC at Caltech manages astronomy databases focused on infrared, optical, and time-domain observations. Key resources include IRSA for infrared surveys, NED for extragalactic objects, the Zwicky Transient Facility archive for variable phenomena, and mission-specific archives like Spitzer and Herschel. These databases provide observational data, catalogs, and bibliographic links, serving as central tools for astronomers studying objects from stars to galaxies.