CANFAR Science Platform¶
A scalable, cloud-native workspace with interactive computing and shared storage for astronomy research.
Whether you're an observational astronomer, a data scientist, or an enthusiastic student, CANFAR offers everything you need to explore, analyze, and share your discoveries — without worrying about hardware or software installations.
🚀 Quick Start¶
New to CANFAR? Get up and running within 10 minutes with our,
Already have an account? Manage your workspace with,
- 🌐 CANFAR Portal - Launch sessions
- 📁 File Manager - Access and manage storage
- 👥 Group Management - Manage teams and permissions
📖 User Guides¶
Comprehensive documentation organized by topic:
- Platform Concepts - Architecture and key concepts
- Accounts & Permissions - Access control and collaboration
- Storage Systems - Data management and file operations
- Container Usage - Working with software containers
- Interactive Sessions - Jupyter, CARTA, Firefly, Desktop, and more
- Batch Jobs - Automated processing and workflows
- Radio Astronomy - CASA, CARTA, and interferometry workflows
❓Need Help?¶
Check out our FAQ and Help & Support pages.
Last update:
2025-08-07
Created: 2025-08-07
Created: 2025-08-07