Bibcode

– Adoption:
– The Bibliographic Reference Code (refcode) was developed for use in SIMBAD and NED databases.
– It is now widely used by the NASA Astrophysics Data System.
– The term “bibcode” was coined and preferred by the NASA Astrophysics Data System.
– The code has a fixed length of 19 characters.
– It serves as a standard for referencing astronomical publications.

– Format:
– The code consists of 19 characters in the format: YYYYJJJJJVVVVMPPPPA.
– YYYY represents the year of the reference.
– JJJJJ indicates where the reference was published.
– VVVV denotes the volume number for journal references.
– PPPP gives the starting page number, and A represents the first author’s last name initial.

– Examples:
– Examples of bibcodes include references from The Astronomical Journal and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
– Each bibcode provides specific information such as author names, publication titles, and page numbers.
– The format allows for unique identification and retrieval of astronomical publications.
– Bibcodes are widely used in academic and research settings for referencing purposes.
– They play a crucial role in organizing and accessing astronomical literature.

– See also:
– The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is another important identifier for scholarly articles.

– References:
– The NED and SIMBAD Conventions for Bibliographic Reference Coding were established in 1995.
– The help page provided by NASA ADS offers guidance on using bibcodes.
– The information on bibcodes is detailed in the book “Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy.”
– The conventions for bibcodes have been standardized to ensure consistency in referencing.
– Various portals and categories are associated with bibcodes for easy navigation and categorization.