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+
# A Python interface for the [Generic Mapping Tools](https://www.generic-mapping-tools.org/)
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rename to doc/_static/pygmtlogo.png
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```
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A Python interface for the
Generic Mapping Tools
diff --git a/pygmt/src/pygmtlogo.py b/pygmt/src/pygmtlogo.py
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"""
Plot the PyGMT logo.
- .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/GenericMappingTools/pygmt/main/doc/_static/pygmtlogo_light.png
+ .. figure:: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/GenericMappingTools/pygmt/main/doc/_static/pygmtlogo.png
:alt: PyGMT logo
:align: center
:width: 400px