Astronomical Software Resources

Our Java and Python software runs anywhere on Windows, Mac, and Linux

• AstroCC - Coordinate converter for astronomy in Java
• AstroImageJ - Modified ImageJ with our plugins and scripts for astronomy in Java
• Alsvid - Algorithms for visualization and processing of image data with Python



Our observatory software

• PyDome - Astronomical dome control in Python
• PyFocus - Astronomical telescope focus control in Python
• XmCCD - Scientific CCD camera control including XPA and scripted operation in C
• XmTel - Telescope control including XPA and scripted operation in C



Software archive

• Programs no longer mantained but still useful



Other recommended software

• XEphem for visual access to astronomical data and remote telescope operation (Linux and Mac OS X)
• INDI control protocol for distributed instrumentation
• Stellarium for realistic night sky (Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows
• Digital Universe with Partiview for 3D visualizion (Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows)
• Grace for 2D plotting and data analysis (Linux)
• SAOImage DS9 for astronomical data visualization (Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows)
• ImageJ image processing and analysis in Java
• Göttingen ImageJ astronomical resources
• CFITSIO - Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) library and utilities
• World Coordinate System (WCS) tools for FITS images
• PyFits - FITS support for Python
• Astropy - Python library for astronomy
• Astromatic.net for astronomical pipeline software
• Astrometry.net for precise celestial coordinates
• Aladin Sky Atlas (on-line)
• Sky-Map (on-line)
• SkyView Internet Virtual Telescope (on-line)



Linux support

• SUSE Linux
• SBIG Software
• Apogee CCD Software from The Random Factory
• Cinepaint - 32-bit Color Image Processing for Linux