About the MAQI

Overview

The "MAQI" is the API and accompanying interface allowing authorized users to perform advanced queries on a postgresql database maintained by the Small Bodies Node (SBN) at the University of Maryland that continuously replicates the main database of the Minor Planet Center (MPC). The MAQI enables an authorized user to perform complex queries (subject to time and resource constraints) on the MPC database, and to download the results of those queries.

MAQI = MPC Advanced Queries Interface

Authorization

To use the MAQI you need to request an account from ddarg at umd dot edu.

Usage

Once you receive a username and password, you can log into the MAQI and submit (Postgres) SQL queries. You can also use the API directly as described in the API documentation.

As with any SQL query, read the table schema first and then plan your requests carefully.

Help

For issues or bug reports, please contact ddarg@umd.edu.