How do I retrieve Kepler data?
First, locate the data of interest, either proprietary or public, via the Kepler Data Search and Retrieval page (the page is currently not available). On this form specify one or more search criteria. Typical search selections are based on time of observation, target name (e.g., 2MASS id), proposal id (aka “investigation id”), stellar parameters, such as Teff, or target position in the sky. Note that kepler_id and target name are different identifiers. For standard target names the resolver (i.e., SIMBAD or NED) will return the target coordinates, which will then be used in the search. Uploads of target lists follow the same formats allowed for most other MAST missions. Lists are uploaded by clicking the File Upload form on the link at the upper right of the search page and selecting the list tab. See the Help for this form and the Kepler Archive Manual for further details. Initiate the search by clicking on the Search button. The results of the search will be displayed. To initiate da
