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Tag: astronomy
THELI – tool for the automated reduction of astronomical images
THELI is a tool for the automated reduction of astronomical images. It’s command-line software with an independently created GUI available.
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PyRAF – Python-based IRAF command language
PyRAF is a command language for running IRAF tasks that is based on the Python scripting language.
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IRAF – Image Reduction and Analysis Facility
IRAF is the Image Reduction and Analysis Facility, a general purpose software system for the reduction and analysis of astronomical data.
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MYRaf – astronomical image reduction and photometry software and interface for IRAF
MYRaf is a practical, astronomical image reduction and photometry software and interface for the Image Reduction and Analysis Facility (IRAF).
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STSDAS – Space Telescope Science Data Analysis System
The Space Telescope Science Data Analysis System (STSDAS) is a software package for reducing and analyzing astronomical data.
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Sherpa – modeling and fitting application for Python
Sherpa is a modeling and fitting application for Python. It contains a powerful language for combining simple models into complex expressions.
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TOPCAT – Tool for OPerations on Catalogues And Tables
TOPCAT is a free and open source interactive graphical tool for analysis and manipulation of tabular data.
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SAOImage DS9 – astronomical imaging and data visualization application
SAOImage DS9 is a free and open source astronomical imaging and data visualization application.
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CARTA – Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy
Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy (CARTA) is a next generation image visualization and analysis tool.
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Astropy – collection of Python software packages for astronomy
The Astropy Project is a community effort to develop a common core package for Astronomy in Python and foster an ecosystem of interoperable astronomy packages.
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Celestia – real-time 3D visualization of space software
Celestia is a real-time space simulation that lets you visually experience the universe in three dimensions.
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Stellarium – open source planetarium
Stellarium is a software project that allows people to use their home computer as a virtual planetarium.
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AstroImageJ – ImageJ for Astronomy
AstroImageJ (AIJ) is a simple and powerful tool for astronomical image analysis and precise photometry.
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SkyChart / Cartes du Ciel – planetarium software
SkyChart is software that lets users draw sky charts, making use of the data in 16 catalogs of stars and nebulae.
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