VLT instrument platform

Projects

Software that reaches
beyond the screen.

Four case studies connecting web systems, pipelines, scientific data and physical instruments.

01

Distributed observing infrastructure

BHTOM

A web platform coordinating time-domain observations and automated photometric processing across a global telescope network.

  • Django
  • Docker
  • Prefect
  • PostgreSQL

02

Environmental measurement network

ALPS

A live network view combining station availability, all-sky imagery, SQM readings and environmental measurements.

  • Django
  • InfluxDB
  • Docker
  • Leaflet

03

Time-series and observational data

Scientific Data Processing

A connected body of work spanning space-telescope photometry, time-series analysis, Fourier methods and spectroscopic preparation.

  • Python
  • NumPy
  • PySide6 / Qt
  • Fortran

04

Field systems and instrumentation

Telescope Software and Automation

Control software, telescope automation and hands-on diagnostics where cameras, sensors, networks and mechanical systems meet.

  • Python
  • Linux
  • Telescope control
  • CCD cameras

Additional software

AstroPlanner

  • Python
  • PySide6 / Qt
  • Astropy
  • SQLite

A Python desktop application for planning astronomical observations, combining visibility calculations, external data services, weather analysis, telescope integration and optional local AI support.

Application

Astronomy and data

Visualisation and integration

  • Matplotlib

    Scientific plots and finder views

  • Plotly

    Interactive visibility visualisation

  • External APIs

    Weather, catalogue and transient services

  • Seestar ALP

    Optional telescope integration and simulator workflow

  • Local LLM backends

    Optional OpenAI-compatible local assistants

Quality