NB - This page is deprecated, for information about how to use AstroGrid, please go to www.astrogrid.org

The AstroGrid System is accessed using a Java application called Workbench. If you are not familiar with Java or Java Web Start, or if this is the first time you have used the AstroGrid Workbench, then please read Running the Workbench before proceeding. If you are familiar with Java and Java Web Start then please click the Java Web Start link below to launch the Workbench; note that Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 or above is required and a minimum of 512Mb of system RAM is recommended.

CLICK HERE to Launch Astrogrid

You will then see an AstroGrid splash screen appear followed by the AstroGrid workbench - thus:

Note: The Java Web Start link above will download approximately 30Mb of files into your local Java Cache which by default is in you home directory, click here to find out how to change the location of this cache. The Workbench may also be installed which is recommended for continuous use, click here to find out how to do this. Regardless of how the application is installed, a small number of additional files will be created in .workbench directory on your home disk.

Getting an Account

You will need an AstroGrid username-password-community set to be able to log into the Workbench. (Please remember that your user-account is for your own use only). If you are a research astronomer, please email astrogrid_signup@star.le.ac.uk to request a username. In your registration email please include your name and academic department. (NB: this information will remain confidential to the AstroGrid project)

Getting Help

Tutorials and further documentation on using the Workbench are available from the Science User pages of this web site and a Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ page can be accessed by clicking here. Scripts can be written to access the VO through AstroGrid; read the Scripting with AstroGrid page to find out how to do this.

If you have any questions which are not covered by this web site or are having problems with the application then please send an email to helpdesk@astrogrid.org. We encourage you to report any bugs you discover at http://www.astrogrid.org/bugzilla.