Please use these pages to understand the machine readable format that we use for the AAS Journals.
Standards: A short summary of the MRT standard.
Units: AAS machine readable tables use standard SI units in most cases.
Labels: Learn about standard formats for column labels.
Explanations: Descriptive explanations help ensure the user understands the content of each column.
Programs: Learn about software to read and write the MRT format.
Proofs: Tables are proofed by the AAS Data Editors before publication.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) have partnered with IOP Publishing to create an exciting new collection of astronomy and astrophysics ebooks to further the AAS mission: "to enhance and share humanity's scientific understanding of the universe."
In keeping with our mission, the entire AAS journals portfolio was made freely accessible as of 1 January 2022. Read more.
