FITS Astronomical Image
A sample FITS astronomical image for testing scientific imaging and telescope data processing.
FITS Astronomical Image
image file · 1 MB
A sample FITS astronomical image for testing scientific imaging and telescope data processing.
File Details
- File Name
- FITS Astronomical Image.fits
- Format
- FITS
- File Size
- 1 MB
- Category
- Image
- MIME Type
- application/fits
- License
- Free for testing
About FITS Files
The FITS format is commonly used in the image category. FITS files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the FITS file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .fits Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating FITS parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process image files
- Learning about the FITS file format structure and metadata
How to Open FITS Files
FITS files can be opened with applications that support the FITS format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/fitsFile Size1 MBExtension.fitsCategoryImageThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_image.fits&type=application/fits. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/fits when serving FITS files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample FITS file used for?
This sample FITS file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating FITS parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle image files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 1 MB FITS file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/fits).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this FITS file?
FITS files can be opened with applications that support the FITS format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
