ASPRO:
The Astronomical Software to PRepare Observations

ASPRO is a complete observation preparation tool developed and maintained by the JMMC that allows to prepare interferometric observations with the VLTI or other interferometers. It allows in particular to simulate the projected baseline evolution during the observations (supersynthesis), derive the visibilities for a given object (single star, binaries, user defined FITS image,...), and offers many additional useful functions.

ASPRO 2 is the new version of Aspro as a Java standalone program providing a new dynamic graphical interface, the ability to use it off line, load and save your observation settings and generate Observing Blocks ...

Look at the feature comparison to see which version best suits your needs.

A description of the JMMC Working Group on the developement of ASPRO can be found on this page.

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Feature comparison of Aspro software packages

The following table establishes a feature comparison between Aspro (the reference) and Aspro 2.

Aspro 2 Documentation

The following web page contains the Aspro 2 User manual.
As Aspro 2 is still in development, changes will be reported through the Aspro 2 feed.

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User Account

Aspro is freely accessible to every user, you don't need an account for basic use. However, you should get an account to keep essential files onto the server. Please use given forms onto the user account management page.

Documentation

Main window elements have one associated help. Just right-click the widget to show its short description.
Mains windows also have one help description for the general use of the window. In these cases just use the HELP button.

Change Log

The most recent changes of ASPRO have been reported in real time on this page but will now be reported through the ASPRO rss feed.