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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cosmos Collective, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the platform.

Use of the Platform

Cosmos Collective is provided for educational and informational purposes. You may:

  • Browse and explore astronomical data and imagery
  • Use the interactive sky map, JWST Explorer, Kepler Explorer, and visualisation tools
  • Access the live events tracker, ISS feed, and real-time space weather data
  • Access educational content about astronomy and telescopes
Data Sources

Astronomical data is sourced from:

  • NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope
  • NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope
  • CSIRO ASKAP and Australian radio telescopes
  • NASA public APIs
  • CDS Strasbourg (Aladin Lite, SIMBAD)
Intellectual Property
Astronomical Imagery

Images from NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI are in the public domain or used under their respective policies. Credit is provided where applicable.

Platform Code

The platform is open source under the MIT License.

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Third-Party Content

Some features embed content from YouTube and CDS Aladin Lite, subject to their respective terms of service.

Disclaimer

Cosmos Collective is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the completeness or reliability of astronomical data displayed. For scientific research, please consult primary data sources.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed to our GitHub issues page.

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