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PyRAF is a new command language for IRAF based on the Python scripting language. It is useful both for interactive data analysis and for writing analysis scripts. PyRAF coexists with the current IRAF CL; no changes need be (or should be) made to your installed IRAF system to use it. PyRAF has been developed by the Science Software Group at the Space Telescope Science Institute.

What is PyRAF?

A detailed overview of why we developed PyRAF, what it is good for, and what our general plans are.

Documentation

PyRAF and Python Documentation

Download PyRAF

PyRAF v1.0betac2 (Last updated 2002 May 28)

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Use this form to register to receive notification when a new version of PyRAF will be ready for downloading.

PyRAF News

News about PyRAF (last updated 2001 December 6).

Known Shortcomings, Differences from IRAF, Planned Improvements, and Bugs

Summary of known bugs and limitations of current version of PyRAF, differences from the IRAF CL, and a sketch of plans for the future.

Python software at STScI

Python, PyRAF, PyFITS, NumArray, 3rd party libraries: versions and configuration at STScI.


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Last updated: 28 May 2002