10.12 Publication of HST Results

It is expected that the results of HST observations and Archival Research will be published in the scientific literature. All publications based on HST data must carry the following footnote (with the first phrase in brackets included in the case of Archival Research):

"Based on observations made with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, obtained [from the Data Archive] at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., under NASA contract NAS 5-26555. These observations are associated with program # ____."

If the research was supported by a grant from STScI, the publication should also carry the following acknowledgment at the end of the text:

"Support for program #____ was provided by NASA through a grant from the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., under NASA contract NAS 5-26555."

The relevant program ID should be entered in these phrases where indicated.

Because of the importance of maintaining the accuracy and completeness of the HST bibliography, a link to an electronic version of each preprint of each publication based on HST research should be sent via email to the following addresses:

• Dr. David Leckrone, HST Senior Scientist, Code 440, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771 USA
  (dleckrone@hst.nasa.gov).
• Office of Public Outreach, STScI, 3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA (villard@stsci.edu).
• Librarian, Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Dr., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA (library@stsci.edu).

Of course paper preprints remain acceptable. If desired, the OPO and Library copies can both be sent to the Library. Note that this requirement includes both refereed and non-refereed publications, but not abstracts or poster papers. Also, the advance information provided by a preprint is important for planning and evaluation of the scientific operation of the HST mission, and may be used for the selection and preparation of press releases.