Quick workflow
- Use Load time range for recent results across the best available source.
- Use Query ZTF now or Query LSST now only for live streams.
- Use Create Data Transfer for historical LSST ranges and Load Data Transfer to read the downloaded parquet results.
- Use class filters and magnitude limits to reduce the result table.
- Double-click a row for a preview image, or right-click for preview/raw JSON choices.
Silent setup
For unattended installation, place FinkAsteroidMonitorSilentInstall.cmd next to FinkAsteroidMonitorSetup.exe and run the CMD file as administrator. It uses /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-. Credentials are still never included; register them locally with fink_client_register after installation.
Fink credentials
No credentials are published here. The official Fink client documentation says that users must first request credentials via the linked registration form. Fink sends username and group id privately; then register them locally with fink_client_register.
pip install fink-client --upgrade fink_client_register -h
Official fink-client documentation · Fink credential request form
Do not upload your local credential files and do not send them with support requests. Screenshots should hide usernames, group ids and broker secrets.
Data Transfer
For historical LSST nights, use the Fink/LSST Data Transfer service. It creates a dedicated ftransfer_lsst_... topic, which the app can download and load into the result table.
Official Fink/LSST Data Transfer documentation · LSST Data Transfer portal
Columns
All non-empty columns can be shown. Right-click headers for auto-fit and visibility. Additional raw JSON fields remain selectable and persistent.
Chart
The chart uses astronomical orientation: RA runs right-to-left from 24h to 0h, DEC covers -90 to +90 degrees, and LSST/ZTF sources use distinct colors.
Reports
HTML reports use sticky, sortable and draggable columns with CSV/JSON export links.