Writing fits files in IDL

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I am using IDL version 5.5 and trying to write some output to a FITS formatted file. However, I keep getting % Variable is undefined: TEN. and % Attempt to call undefined procedure/function: 'FITS_WRITE'.

Is it just the case that IDL 5.5 is not equipped with FITS writing capabilities?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 22 '19 at 02:57

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FITS_WRITE is a part of astrolib. You need to install old version suitable for IDL 5.5 to use it.

answered Jan 22 '19 at 02:57

m0nhawk

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Is `FITS_WRITE` included in any version of IDL? – stars83clouds Jan 22 '19 at 02:58
@stars83clouds No, as far as I remember. Personally I was always using library for this. – m0nhawk Jan 22 '19 at 03:16

Writing fits files in IDL

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