Virtual Observatory

The Virtual Observatory (VO) is an online platform that connects astronomical data and tools from institutions worldwide. It allows researchers and students to access, analyze, and compare observations from telescopes and surveys without physically visiting each observatory. Using standardized formats and protocols, the VO simplifies the process of exploring the universe, making vast amounts of celestial information accessible and usable through the internet. Essentially, it acts as a global, cloud-based library of space data, enabling more efficient and collaborative astronomical research.