How to Use Astropy and Astroquery for Fundamental Astronomy Tasks in Python
Offered By: AAVSO HQ via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Learn how to leverage the power of Astropy and Astroquery for fundamental astronomy tasks in Python in this comprehensive 1 hour 46 minute webinar. Explore the Astropy ecosystem, which provides essential tools for astronomy, including time and coordinate representation, FITS filter and data table handling, and data processing capabilities. Discover Astroquery's consistent interface for accessing various astronomical data sources like Gaia, TESS, Kepler, and Vizier. Follow along with practical examples using Jupyter notebooks as Dr. Matt Craig, a professor of Physics and Astronomy and long-time Astropy contributor, guides you through installation and demonstrates key features. Access supplementary Jupyter notebooks for hands-on practice and reference. Gain valuable insights into using Python for astronomical problem-solving and data analysis.
Syllabus
How to use Astropy & Astroquery
Taught by
AAVSO HQ
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