Image Processing Software; suggestions?

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For astrophysics image processing on a Mac, IRAF is recommended as the standard software, though it is command-line based and designed for advanced image analysis. MIDAS is another option, primarily used with European ESO instruments, but its compatibility is uncertain. IRIS was considered but has limitations on Mac systems. Additionally, ICCD software could be a viable alternative worth exploring. Users are encouraged to try these options to improve their image processing experience.
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Hi, I'm in an astrophysics lab course - and the CCD image processing software on the physics department computers are .. frustrating to say the least.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for something i could download and run on my mac; preferably free.

Thanks,
 
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The standard in professional astronomy is probably IRAF http://iraf.noao.edu/
It's commandline based and meant for heavy duty image processing and analyis rather than just click and play- although the image view, SAO is very good.

MIDAS is a similair system for the european ESO observatory -I don't know how tied to ESO isntruments this is.
 
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