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What is AstroConda?
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AstroConda is a free software repository maintained by the `Space Telescope Science Institute <http://www.stsci.edu/>`_
in Baltimore, Maryland. This repository provides tools and utilities commonly used by the Astronomy community.

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    If a package you are looking for does not exist, please see the `Contributing Guide <contributing.html>`_.

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General Disclaimer
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