A small PyQT application that can easily demonstrate how lightcurves are created. Meant as an interactive exhibit.
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Install Anaconda with Python 3.x
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Create an environment and install dependencies
$ conda install pyqt $ conda install matplotlib $ conda install seaborn $ conda install cv2 -
Run the demo
$ python lc-demo.py
- Line up your webcam with a light source.
- Click 'Start' and move a dark object in front of the light source
- Observe your awesome light curve :) =======
For ease of install, assumes you are running the latest Anaconda environment.
Follow instructions at: https://conda.anaconda.org/menpo to install opencv3.