- Extension
- .fits
- .isobrl
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Other
- Developer
- IAU FITS Working Group
- ISO/TC 173/SC 2
- Description
- The Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) file format is a digital file format used primarily in astronomy for storing, transmitting, and analyzing scientific images and data. Developed in the late 1970s, FITS was designed to provide a standard for the interchange of astronomical data, facilitating the sharing and analysis of data among astronomers and researchers worldwide.
- ISO/TR 11548-1 Braille is a file type used for storing braille documents in a digital format. It is based on the ISO/TR 11548-1 standard and can be used for storing textual documents in a standardized way. It is used in many countries and is especially helpful for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- MIME Type
- image/fits
- application/vnd.braille+iso24735-1
