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
Aug 31, 2023 2:02pm 8.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 33a006b4
Jun 20, 2023 10:25pm 8.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a011f0d8
Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm 8.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP adda2237
Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm 8.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e960656
Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm 8.4.1 0 VERSION_BUMP c7e60c1c
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