The US National Virtual Observatory (NVO) was conceived to allow scientists to access data from multiple astronomical observatories, including ground and space-based facilities, through a single portal. Currently, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funds the information technology research that created the basic NVO infrastructure through a multi-organization collaborative effort. The NVO is more than a “digital library”; it is a vibrant, growing online research facility akin to a bricks-and-mortar observatory for professional astronomers.
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