Data Sources

Jdaviz can load data from various sources. Select a source below to learn more:

• Loading from File
• Loading via File Drop
• Loading from URL
• Loading Python Objects
• Loading from Astroquery
• Loading from Virtual Observatory

Each source can load data in various formats. See Data Formats for information on supported data formats.

UI Access

v0.1

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Data Menu

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Control data and subset layer order and visibility for each viewer. Toggle layer visibility, reorder layers by dragging, and manage which data appears in the viewer.

dm = jd.viewers[viewer].data_menu

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API Access

import jdaviz as jd
jd.show()

# Access loaders
loaders = jd.loaders

# Get list of available loaders
print(loaders)

# Use a specific loader
ldr = loaders['file']  # Or file drop, url, object, astroquery, vo

# Configure loading options
ldr.filename = 'my_data.fits'  # or ldr.url, ldr.object, etc.
ldr.format = '1D Spectrum'

# Import the data
ldr.load()