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<p>{%trans%} ctools is a software package developed for the scientific
analysis of Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) data, as well as data from
existing Imaging Air Cherenkov Telescopes (such as H.E.S.S., MAGIC or VERITAS).
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<p>{%trans%} ctools comprises a set of ftools-like binary executables and
Python scripts with a command-line interface allowing for interactive step-wise
data analysis. ctools includes also Python modules to control all tools and
scripts from within Python. Creation of shell or Python scripts and pipelines
is supported as well. {%endtrans%}</p>

<p>{%trans%} ctools are based on <a href="http://cta.irap.omp.eu/gammalib">GammaLib</a>,
a versatile toolbox for the scientific analysis of astronomical gamma-ray data.
Besides CTA, GammaLib supports the analysis of H.E.S.S., MAGIC, VERITAS,
Fermi/LAT, CGRO/COMPTEL and INTEGRAL/SPI data. GammaLib supports in particular the
combination of data from different instruments in a true joint multi-wavelength
analysis that consistently handles the response of each instrument. An interface
to virtual observatory resources does also exist.
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<p>{%trans%} ctools are developed by a community of enthousiastic gamma-ray
astronomers with support from engineers. The lead institute is</p>

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     <td><img src="_static/logo-irap.png" alt="IRAP" height="50"></td>
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<p>As of today there have been contributions by the following institutions:</p>

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     <td><img src="_static/logo-desy.png" alt="DESY" height="50"></td>
     <td><img src="_static/logo-ecap.jpg" alt="ECAP" height="50"></td>
     <td><img src="_static/logo-mpik.png" alt="MPIK" height="50"></td>
     <td><img src="_static/logo-cyfronet.png" alt="Cyfronet" height="50"></td>
     <td><img src="_static/logo-lapp.png" alt="LAPP" height="50"></td>
     <td><img src="_static/logo-lupm.png" alt="LUPM" height="50"></td>
   </tr>
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<p>We regularily organise
<a href=https://cta-redmine.irap.omp.eu/projects/ctools/wiki/Coding_sprints>coding sprints</a>
where key developers but also newcomers meet to discuss the developments 
and next steps, and advance with the coding of the software.
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<p>{%trans%} ctools is free software distributed under the
<a href="http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html">GNU GPL license version 3</a>
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