Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics#
Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA)
MESA is an advanced, open-source 1D stellar evolution code. The code is developed and maintained by a globally distributed team of researchers. MESA is written primarily in Fortran with a modular, flexible design that facilitates easy interfacing.
Stellar Physics
MESA implements tested, peer-reviewed physics and numerical methods for modeling stellar structure and evolution across a wide range of masses and evolutionary stages.
Open-source
Freely available with an active global developer and user community, documentation, and examples to help drive new scientific results.
Modular
A modular Fortran codebase with configurable physics modules, user hooks, and flexible inlists that make it easy to customize problem setups.
Quickstart
Reference and Defaults
Test Suite
