Topic: ISIS is a Windows application made for processing of astronomical spectral data

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ISIS is a free Windows application dedicated to processing of astronomical spectral data

ISIS

Integrated Spectrographic Innovative Software

A free Windows application dedicated to processing of astronomical spectral data

How to install version 5.9.7    (July 23, 2019) :

    ▪ Download the zip file : ISIS_5_9_7.ZIP    (size: 1.9 Mb)
    ▪ Decompress the ZIP file in a directory of your choice
    ▪ Copy ISIS.EXE icon in your desktop
    ▪ Double-click on the ISIS icon for run the program
    ▪ Select language from the Setting tab and re-run

ISIS database can be a great help during spectra processing by providing a large library of reference data. Download database ISIS_database_v8 (25 Mb). Go there for a procedure for install database.

You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installed in your PC (not present if your operating system is old). Click there for download .NET Framework 4.



How to:

    ✓ Install Gnuplot interface
    ✓ Operate « quick-look » fast processing mode
    ✓ Animate a sequence of spectra
    ✓ Use console commands
    ✓ Evaluate instrumental response
    ✓ Evaluate spectral dispersion function
    ✓ Measure camera performances
    ✓ Process deep-sky images



Guide for process Alpy 600 spectra
Alpy 600 : spectral calibration methods

Guide for process LHIRES III spectra
High precision spectral calibration method

Guide for process LISA spectra
LISA : focus on 2D to 1D conversion

Guide for process Star Analyser spectra

Guide for process eShel spectra
Echelle spectra processing pipeline
eShel : Explore IR/UV part of the spectrum
eShel : Optimal extraction (new features)

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