Generating background-corrected VPHAS+ HiPS with Montage

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method to generate high-quality, background-corrected HiPS images from VPHAS+ survey data using the Montage toolkit, enhancing data accessibility for astronomers.

Contribution

It presents a novel combination of background correction techniques with HiPS generation workflows specifically for VPHAS+ data.

Findings

Produced publicly available high-quality HiPS from VPHAS+

Enhanced background correction improves data clarity

Integrated with HiPS network for widespread access

Abstract

We present a technique for creating background-corrected HiPS (Hierarchical Progressive Surveys) from VPHAS+ images using the Montage toolkit. By combining advanced background correction methods and HiPS generation workflows, we produced high-quality color HiPS from the VST Photometric H-alpha Survey of the Southern Galactic Plane and Bulge (VPHAS+). These HiPS have been made publicly available through the HiPS network and serve as an invaluable addition to the HiPS ecosystem for astronomers worldwide.