Fornax

Overview: The Fornax Initiative brings big data, complex software, and computational power together in cloud-based systems that will enable researchers to take full advantage of the data from the next generation of NASA Astrophysics missions. The Fornax Scientific Components are the astrophysics-specific elements required to enable science in the cloud, including Python notebooks that demonstrate access to cloud-hosted NASA mission data, curated astrophysics software environments, and cloud-native services to support common astronomy workflows. The Fornax Science Console is a web-based application that users log into for access to cloud computing, data storage, and interactive data analysis in JupyterLab. The Science Support Systems are a program of engagement with the astronomical community, including a Helpdesk and training opportunities.