0 1 9 ) 0 7 7 ROAst : ROot extension for Astronomy

The ROOT framework is one of the most used software tool-sets for particle physics analysis.The goal of ROAst (ROot extension for Astronomy) is to extend the ROOT capabilities adding packages and tools for astrophysical research bridging the gap between particle physics and astronomy. The focus is on the integration of astronomical catalogues and on the support for astronomical coordinate transformations, manipulations as well as the graphical representation of astronomical regions.