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3CRR Atlas: Radio Galaxy Database Launches

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3CRR Atlas launches comprehensive radio astronomy database, compiling images and data for 85 DRAGNs (radio galaxies) from the seminal 3CRR sample originally cataloged by Laing, Riley & Longair in 1983. The project, edited by J. P. Leahy, A. H. Bridle, and R. G. Strom, represents a crucial resource for researchers studying these cosmic phenomena through radio wavelengths.

The atlas provides multiple access points to radio astronomical data, including positions, optical observations, and structural measurements. Users can browse through an alphanumeric listing or icon-based interface, with direct links to FITS files for detailed analysis of each DRAGN. The site also includes a glossary explaining technical terms for non-specialists.

Hosted by Jodrell Bank Observatory, the 3CRR Atlas includes comprehensive tables of radio data, positions, and optical information drawn from existing literature. The project maintains scientific rigor by clearly documenting its sample selection criteria and providing alternative naming conventions for famous radio sources, making it an accessible yet authoritative reference for researchers studying extragalactic radio astronomy.