Frequently Asked Questions

Also see our infrequently asked questions list.

User Questions

1. How do I search for data using the VSO?
2. How do I get the data?
3. What are the holdings of each data provider?
4. How can I get a URL to the data products that I've found?
5. How can I make a movie?
6. Why do I get records I wasn't expecting when I search?
7. How do I search for data using catalogs?

Data Provider Questions

1. How can I become a data provider?

Application Programmer Questions

1. How can I access the VSO through my own interface?
2. How can I get the browse images (jpeg, png, gif, etc) for observations?