fourmost-spectrograph-animation

name	fourmost-spectrograph-animation
title	4MOST Spectrograph Animation (Manim)
description	Generates a 60-90s educational animation of the 4MOST spectrograph on the VISTA 4-m telescope using Manim Community Edition. Follows a schematic-first workflow: static matplotlib plot for review, then Manim animation. Includes tilting-spine fibres, three spectrographs (HRS/LRS), optical train, and science output.
category	data-science
triggers	["4most animation","4most manim","4most spectrograph animation"]

Workflow

Step 1 — Schematic first. Create a static matplotlib multi-panel figure so the user can review and approve the visual design before committing to animation time.

Step 2 — Manim animation. Once the schematic is approved, generate the full Manim script and render.

Step 1 — Schematic (matplotlib)

Colours

BG       = "#0D1117"   # dark background
BLUE     = "#58C4DD"
GREEN    = "#83C167"
YELLOW   = "#FFFF00"
ORANGE   = "#F5A623"
WHITE    = 
GRAY     =