BXA vs OpenSpace
BXA
johannesbuchner.github.ioOpenSpace
openspaceproject.comSide by side
| Figure | BXA | OpenSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 7.9 (#12) | 7.6 (#18) |
| Purpose | BXA connects Xspec and Sherpa X-ray spectral analysis environments to UltraNest for Bayesian parameter estimation and model comparison. | OpenSpace is open-source interactive astrovisualization software for exploring data from NASA, ESA, and research institutions, from planetarium domes to personal computers. |
| Support | The project directs users to file bug reports and feedback as GitHub issues and asks bug reports to include operating system, Sherpa or Xspec version, setup details, and reproduction steps. | The project directs users to its documentation and Slack community for help getting started, and invites institutions to contact the team about display configuration. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenSpace
OpenSpace has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.