Science Explorer (SciX): Not Your Adviser's ADS

The Science Explorer (SciX) is the expansion of the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) into a multidisciplinary, open science digital library portal for researchers in astronomy, heliophysics, planetary science, and the biological and physical sciences. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) operates this free resource under a cooperative agreement with NASA. Whether you are an experienced ADS user or beginning your literature searches, you will learn something that will improve your efficiency and effectiveness.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-03-24
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15098562
Primary Topic
Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
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Science Explorer (SciX): Not Your Adviser's ADS

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Science Explorer (SciX): Not Your Adviser's ADS

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Abstract

The Science Explorer (SciX) is the expansion of the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) into a multidisciplinary, open science digital library portal for researchers in astronomy, heliophysics, planetary science, and the biological and physical sciences. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) operates this free resource under a cooperative agreement with NASA. Whether you are an experienced ADS user or beginning your literature searches, you will learn something that will improve your efficiency and effectiveness.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
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