BXA vs squishyplanet
BXA
johannesbuchner.github.iosquishyplanet
squishyplanet.readthedocs.ioSide by side
| Figure | BXA | squishyplanet |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 7.2 (#31) |
| Installation | BXA can be installed with pip or conda and requires either Sherpa or Xspec to be installed and configured. | The package installs with pip on Mac and Linux; Windows installation may require setting up compatible JAX and jaxlib versions first. |
| Purpose | BXA connects Xspec and Sherpa X-ray spectral analysis environments to UltraNest for Bayesian parameter estimation and model comparison. | A lightweight Python package for producing lightcurves and phase curves of non-spherical exoplanets. |
| 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 maintainers ask users to report problems as GitHub issues and welcome questions to the maintainers. |
Plans
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squishyplanet
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