serializers.py

class ExternalSearchSerializer(serializers.Serializer):
    """Serializer for external database cone search results, i.e. SIMBAD and NED.
    """
    object_name = serializers.CharField()
    database = serializers.CharField(
        help_text="Result origin database, e.g. SIMBAD or NED."
    )
    separation_arcsec = serializers.FloatField()
    otype = serializers.CharField(allow_blank=True, help_text="Object type, e.g. QSO.")
    otype_long = serializers.CharField(
        allow_blank=True,
        help_text="Longer form of object type, e.g. quasar. Only supplied for SIMBAD results.",
    )
    ra_hms = serializers.CharField()
    dec_dms = serializers.CharField()