Time series data (hashrate, difficulty, etc)

[katriel]

I'm trying to figure out how to download historical times series data for bitcoin, particularly on hashrates and difficulty (or targets). I know a lot of the exchange rates are available from bitcoincharts.com. A downloadable form of the charts from http://blockchain.info/charts would be great.

I also know I can extract historical difficulties from the blockchain if necessary. So far I have tried blockparser, which could work, but at any rate I don't think it can give me the hashrate data I'm looking for. The blockchain.info API doesn't seem to provide a good way to access past data.

Any suggestions extremely welcome!

[Mikeologist]

I can't help, sorry.
I am curious why this info would help you; do you mind sharing?

[katriel]

It's a purely academic interest--although it's leading me down the rabbit hole and soon enough I'll putting my savings in BTC...

[Mikeologist]

It's a purely academic interest--although it's leading me down the rabbit hole and soon enough I'll putting my savings in BTC...

Oh, my friend, be cautious. Also be sure your countries government wont try to take your coin.