Getting Started

This guide will help you get set up with CAMPFIRE and start accessing spectroscopic data.

Creating an Account#

Anyone can create an account on CAMPFIRE. Go to /signup, enter your name, email, and a password, then click the confirmation link we email you to activate your account. Once confirmed, you can sign in to browse public programs, comment on objects, and organize them with tags.

By default, new accounts cannot submit inspections (redshift sign-offs and quality flags). If you'd like to contribute inspections, open your Profile page and use Request inspection access under "Role & permissions" — an administrator will review the request and email you.

If you were provided with login credentials for a "group account," you can use those, but group accounts cannot inspect objects, comment, or create tags.

Access to Proprietary Data#

All users by default have access to any public data on CAMPFIRE. To access proprietary data (i.e., from programs still under the exclusive access period), you'll need to be given explicit access. This is typically done by entering an "access code" provided to you (or granted directly by an administrator). Access codes grant you permission to access specific programs.

To redeem an access code,

Navigate to your Profile page
Enter the access code in the redemption form
Click "Redeem"
The associated programs will appear in your access list

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Next Steps#

Visual Inspection Guide - Learn how to inspect spectra
Data Products - Understand the data formats

Getting Started

Creating an Account#

Access to Proprietary Data#

Navigating the Interface#

Home Page#

Spectra Catalog#

Spectrum Detail View#

First Steps#

Next Steps#