Astronomical Software Resources

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

• AstroImageJ - Powerful image processing and photometry for astronomy in Java
• AstroCC - Coordinate converter for astronomy in Java
• Alsviðr - Algorithms for visualization and image data reduction with Python and Julia
• TESS - Utilities for working with TESS data



Our observatory software

• ASI Image - Science imaging with ASI/ZWO 16-bit CMOS cameras using Julia
• PyDome - Astronomical dome control in Python
• PyFocus - Astronomical telescope focus control in Python
• XmCCD - Scientific CMOS or CCD camera control including XPA and scripted operation for ASI/ZWO and selected legacy cameras
• XmTel - Telescope control including XPA and scripted operation



Software archive

• Programs no longer mantained but still useful



On-line interactive resources

• JS9 - Online FITS image viewer
• HP15C - Online RPN HP15C calculator emulator
• Eduational javascript physics and astronomy module project
• Sky tonight with Messier and Caldwell objects
• Interactive map of the entire sky
• Interactive local sky with planets
• Aladin Sky Atlas (on-line)
• Sky-Map (on-line)
• Stellarium (on-line)
• Celestrak



Tested and recommended software for astronomy

• XEphem for visual access to astronomical data and remote telescope operation (Linux and Mac OS X)
• Stellarium for realistic night sky (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)
• PyAstronomy - University of Hamburg's comprehensive collection of astronomy utilities in Python
• CFITSIO - Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) library and utilities
• Astropy - Widely used Python library for astronomy
• Skyfield elegant astronomy for Python
• Astromatic.net for astronomical pipeline software
• Astrometry.net for precise celestial coordinates
• Partiview for 3D visualizion (Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows)
• Digital Universe in Partiview and Open Space from the Hayden Planetarium



Linux support

• OpenSUSE Linux system software
• ASI ZWO cameras
• Legacy SBIG cameras from Diffraction Limited
• Legacy Apogee cameras