Download

The newest version of RaveSpan (and other optional downloads):

ravespan_p3.tgz (2.4MB, 23 May 2024) - RaveSpan code (Python 3+PyQt5 version) by Bogumił Pilecki, see use conditions

Older (Python 2) version:
ravespan_1_04c.tgz (2.4MB)
slib_coelho05.tgz (119MB, optional) - optional template library based on synthethic spectra library by Paula Coelho et al. (2005), see use conditions

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Installation

# TO INSTALL:
# - python3 setup.py install --user
# - copy 'work' directory wherever you want (this will be your working directory)
# - change directory to there (cd /some/path/work)
# - if you downloaded it, move extracted 'slib' directory to your working directory
# - run 'rvspec' inside your working directory (/home/user/work# rvspec)

Requirements

python 3.9.x
python-matplotlib (≥3.4.0)
numpy (≥1.19.4)
scipy (≥1.5.4)
PyQt5 (≥5.15.0)

Running RaveSpan for the first time:

Remeber to run the code within a working directory. You can use the sample 'work' directory provided. You can copy or move it anywhere you want and start 'rvspec' there.
'preferences' file does not exist at the beginning, which means default settings are used. If you are bothered by the warning, just click 'save' in the Preferences window.
'slib' directory contains optional spectrum template library, but is not necessary to run and use the program. Download 'slib_coelho05.tgz' and extract it to the working directory if you want to use it. Then remember to cite the corresponding paper.
RaveSpan does not read FITS files. Instead you have to convert your spectra to a simple binary data file. A python template script is provided, which have to be modified according to the header keywords of your FITS files (usually different for different instruments).