arcsecond.io vs NASA ADS
Both are solid Science & Math APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
arcsecond.io
Multiple astronomy data sources
arcsecond.io
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
NASA ADS
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Requires OAuth setup
| Feature | arcsecond.io | NASA ADS |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | OAuth |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
NASA ADS works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.