Description
FV
FV is a handy CAD program designed to help you view and edit FITS images and tables that hold astronomical info. You can run it on Windows, Unix, and Mac OS X. It's pretty versatile!
Tools for FITS Files
This software packs two main tools for reading, writing, and editing FITS files, along with displaying images and plotting graphs. While the visuals might not wow you since it has an older design, don't worry! There's a help manual if you ever get stuck.
Edit with Ease
One cool feature of FV is its spreadsheet-like functionality. This makes it easy to edit header keywords and check pixels in images or entries in tables. You'll also find a summary window that shows the contents and size of all extensions in your FITS file.
Manage Extensions
You can easily copy, cut, or paste extensions using the clipboard. Plus, it allows you to append empty extensions like images or ASCII tables to existing files.
Display Options
When it comes to displaying images or plots, you can use either DS9 or POW as your main viewer. FV lets you generate histogram images from table columns, plot those columns out, and even choose which ones to display. The selected columns show up in a scrolling spreadsheet so you can edit values or add/delete rows and columns easily!
Edit Headers Like a Pro
If you're working with FITS headers, you'll love how FV displays them in a scrolling text window where you can edit, add or delete keywords. You can even create an ASCII text listing of the header along with checksum keywords!
Advanced Analysis Functions
FV doesn't stop there! It allows for line plots of one or more columns from a table using the POW widget. You also get access to a spreadsheet calculator for new column definitions and tools to check out min, max, and mean values for any selected column.
A Tool Packed with Features
This software comes loaded with advanced functions that help analyze and modify FITS images and tables. With so many features available, be ready to take some time tweaking the configuration settings just right!
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If you're looking for more resources on this software collection like FV, check out other collections such as View FITS, or Open FITS.
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User Reviews for FV 7
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FV offers powerful tools for editing FITS files on multiple platforms. Visuals are outdated, but with extensive features and helpful manual.
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FV is an incredible tool for anyone working with FITS files! The features are robust, and it offers great flexibility.
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Absolutely love FV! It makes editing and viewing FITS images a breeze. Highly recommend for astronomers!
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Fantastic app for handling astronomical data! The spreadsheet functionality is particularly useful. Five stars!
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FV is a game changer for FITS files! Despite its old design, the features are powerful and very effective.
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Impressive capabilities in FV for managing FITS images. Once you get used to it, it's incredibly helpful!
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Great app for astronomical data analysis! FV has everything you need to work with FITS files efficiently.