Abstract
IRAF is a powerful and comprehensive environment for reducing and
analyzing optical astronomical data. The system was developed by the
IRAF group at National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) in Tucson,
Arizona, who also maintain it (including the production of versions for
new types of computer) and answer queries from users. It has its own
file format, programming language, command language and on-line help
documentation. The package can be installed on a number of platforms:
Solaris (Beta-test version), SunOS, Ultrix and VMS are supported by the
IRAF group, and there is a version for Alpha machines under OSF/1 which
is maintained by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI). This
Starlink User Note is intended as a brief introduction and a pointer to
IRAF's own documentation. A walk through a short IRAF session is
included as an example.
Original language | English |
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Specialist publication | Starlink User Note 166 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 1999 |