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Convert FITS to RAS

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Flexible Image Transport System (.fits)

Flexible Image Transport System, abbreviated FITS, is an open standard designed for scientific (especially astronomical) data acquisition. FITS format is the most used digital file format in astronomy.

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Sun Raster (.ras)

RAS and SR both stand for an identical format. A file with a RAS extension is the Sun Raster image file format developed by Sun Microsystems for their Unix platforms using SunOS operating system. This format supports storing monochrome, grayscale, and color-bitmapped data of any bitmap depth, and lossless data compression using RLE.

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How to convert FITS to RAS?

  1. Upload FITS File

    Select any FITS image you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.

  2. Select FITS Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available FITS to RAS tools.

  3. Download Your RAS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your RAS file.

Convert FITS to RAS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to RAS?

To change FITS format to RAS, upload your FITS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your FITS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted RAS file afterward.

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Convert FITS to RAS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to ras

Convert FITS to RAS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to ras

Convert FITS to RAS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to ras

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