saoimageds9 ☆

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Description:
Astronomical data visualisation tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 8.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: astronomy fits visualization x-ray science

Install: brew install --cask saoimageds9

About:
SAOImage DS9 is an astronomical data visualization and analysis tool widely used in the X-ray astronomy community. It supports the display of FITS images and arrays, providing advanced tools for region manipulation, scaling, and color control. Its main value proposition is delivering a robust, scriptable interface for complex astronomical data exploration.

Key Features:

Multi-format FITS file support
Advanced image scaling and color manipulation
Interactive region definition and analysis
Scripting via the Analysis Script (Tcl) language

Use Cases:

Visualizing X-ray and multi-wavelength astronomical data
Performing photometry and astrometry on FITS images
Creating publication-quality figures and overlays

Alternatives:

Gaia – Astronomical image visualization tool often used in the UKIRT community.
GIMP – General image editor lacking native FITS support and astronomical analysis tools.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm	8.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	a3cd7432
Aug 13, 2024 9:12pm	8.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	1c22b2f9