Replaces manual astronomical data processing workflows for space telescope observations. Provides high-level APIs for lightcurve extraction, noise reduction, and planet transit detection.
Tech Stack
PythonPhysics & Astronomy
Why lightkurve?
• Seamless Astropy integration
• Extensive documentation
• Automated noise removal
Limitations
• Memory intensive
• Requires Python proficiency
• Specific to Kepler/TESS
3/4/2026
Last Update
182
Forks
178
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on NASA Exoplanet Archive Tools)
