Can I use this for cosmological calculations?

Yes, it provides access to built-in cosmological models like Planck18 and WMAP9 for calculating distances, lookback times, and Hubble parameters.

Does it support coordinate transformations?

Absolutely. It handles conversions between systems like ICRS, Galactic, FK5, and AltAz, including observer-specific calculations and catalog matching.

Can this skill help with FITS file processing?

Yes, it includes comprehensive patterns for reading, writing, and manipulating FITS images and tables, including header management and memory mapping.

What is the Astropy Claude Code Skill?

It is a specialized capability that provides Claude with the domain-specific knowledge and code patterns needed to work with the Astropy Python library for astronomical research.

How does it handle physical units?

It utilizes the astropy.units module to ensure all calculations maintain dimensional consistency and allows for easy conversion between different physical unit systems.

Astropy Astronomy Toolkit

Name: Astropy Astronomy Toolkit
Author: Activer007

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Facilitates astronomical research and data analysis by providing tools for celestial coordinates, physical units, and FITS file manipulation.

概要

Astropy is the core Python package for astronomy, offering essential functionality for astronomical data processing and research. This skill enables Claude to efficiently handle complex astronomical tasks such as celestial coordinate transformations, physical unit conversions with dimensional consistency, FITS file I/O, and cosmological calculations. It is particularly useful for researchers and developers working with tabular catalogs, precise time systems, and WCS-based image analysis, ensuring best practices and accurate implementation patterns within the Python ecosystem.

主な機能

Precise time handling and time scale conversions (UTC, TAI, JD)
Unit-aware physical quantity calculations and conversions
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Advanced FITS file reading, writing, and header manipulation
Cosmological model calculations including distances and lookback times
Celestial coordinate system transformations (ICRS, Galactic, AltAz)

ユースケース

Processing and analyzing astronomical images and catalogs from FITS files
Calculating cosmological distances and parameters using standard models like Planck18
Converting observational data between different coordinate frames and time scales

概要

主な機能

Precise time handling and time scale conversions (UTC, TAI, JD)
Unit-aware physical quantity calculations and conversions
0 GitHub stars
Advanced FITS file reading, writing, and header manipulation
Cosmological model calculations including distances and lookback times
Celestial coordinate system transformations (ICRS, Galactic, AltAz)

ユースケース

Processing and analyzing astronomical images and catalogs from FITS files
Calculating cosmological distances and parameters using standard models like Planck18
Converting observational data between different coordinate frames and time scales