astronomy-commons / astronomy-commons/lsdb

Add VOTable metadata to catalogs including Gaia and ZTF

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Python
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Description

**Feature request**

There is an ongoing VOTable metadata effort, which stores metadata in XML associated with a Parquet file. When available, this metadata should be added to LSDB catalogs, including Gaia and ZTF.

**Before submitting**
Please check the following:

- [X] I have described the purpose of the suggested change, specifying what I need the enhancement to accomplish, i.e. what problem it solves.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by tracing how LSDB catalogs, Gaia, and ZTF are represented and reviewing the ongoing VOTable metadata effort; done means available XML metadata is attached to catalogs backed by Parquet files, including Gaia and ZTF.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, xml
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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