Mike, Steve Coe or, AJ would probably be the best source for a definitive
answer. That said, the SAC DB is used in several commercial programs, Skymap
Pro comes to mind. As far as I know it is freely available, the only condition
being credit given to SAC. Again check with Steve or AJ.
Rick Tejera K7TEJ
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.SaguaroAstro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org
On April 29, 2017, at 10:21, Michael Collins <president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Anyone know if or how the SAC databases are licensed? Eric Hoag
forwarded a request to me from a student who is working on a project and
would like to incorporate the database files. I don't see any
information indicating whether an explicit copyright is claimed, who
owns it, nor terms of use.
My recommendation to the student would be to extract data from
catalogs available through CDS, however I can see where the SAC database
files would make for an easier starting point. In case the student turns
out to be someone looking to create a commercial product, or if any
other restrictions may be in place, it would be good to know before
granting access.
-- Mike --
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Michael Collins
2017 President
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
