Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Tue, 03/21/2023 - 13:37
Dear observers, could you please explain how to use ZTF data with VStar? I use simple format [JD, Mag], but VStar avoid to import just one simple file. How to join in the plot zg and zr data, if VStar avoid one unspecified data set? And other question - how to join ZTF with AAVSO imported lightcurve? There is some kind of incompatibility between simple csv and download txt formats.
There is a ZTF plugin that's been developed by Max. Not yet released. See https://github.com/AAVSO/VStar/issues/220
In the meantime you could use Max's Flexible Text Format plugin: https://www.aavso.org/vstar-plugin-library#flexible
If you can't get this to work and have a file you are trying to open please send it to me via email (see my AAVSO contact page) and I'll have a look.
David
At the moment,…
Hi Degen,
At the moment, you can try this: https://github.com/AAVSO/VStar/wiki/Working-with-Observation-Sources#loading-ztf-data-with-flexible-text-format-plug-in