The MAST Data Discovery Portal is a web application for searching, exploring, and selecting for download the data products from most MAST missions and other collections. This guide will help you explore the extensive features of the Portal.

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    • MAST 2021, MAST Portal Guide, eds. R.A. Shaw, B. Cherinka, P. Forshay (Version 2; Baltimore: STScI)

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