Astronomical Data in Python

Explore the realm of handling astronomical data in Python with a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricacies of working with data from the cosmos. Discover how Python can be utilized to analyze, process, and visualize astronomical data effectively. From accessing and manipulating data to conducting complex calculations and generating insightful visualizations, this source provides a valuable resource for astronomers, data scientists, and Python enthusiasts alike. Uncover the techniques and tools necessary to navigate the vast universe of astronomical data with the aid of Python programming.

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5. Joining Tables

This is the fifth in a series of notebooks related to astronomy data. As a continuing example, we will replicate part of the analysis in a recent paper, “ Off the beaten path: Gaia reveals GD-1 stars...

3. Proper Motion

Astronomical Data in Python

In the previous lesson, we wrote a query to select stars from the region of the sky where we expect GD-1 to be, and saved the results in a FITS file. Now we’ll read that data back and implement the n...

4. Transformation and Selection

Astronomical Data in Python

In the previous lesson, we identified stars with the proper motion we expect for GD-1. Now we’ll do the same selection in an ADQL query, which will make it possible to work with a larger region of th...

1. Queries

Astronomical Data in Python

This is the first in a series of lessons about working with astronomical data. As a running example, we will replicate parts of the analysis in a recent paper, “ Off the beaten path: Gaia reveals GD-...

6. Photometry

Astronomical Data in Python

This is the sixth in a series of notebooks related to astronomy data. As a continuing example, we will replicate part of the analysis in a recent paper, “ Off the beaten path: Gaia reveals GD-1 stars...

2. Coordinates and Units

Astronomical Data in Python

In the previous lesson, we wrote ADQL queries and used them to select and download data from the Gaia server. In this lesson, we’ll pick up where we left off and write a query to select stars from a ...

7. Visualization

Astronomical Data in Python

This is the seventh in a series of notebooks related to astronomy data. As a continuing example, we will replicate part of the analysis in a recent paper, “ Off the beaten path: Gaia reveals GD-1 sta...

Astronomical Data in Python

Astronomical Data in Python is an introduction to tools and practices for working with astronomical data. Topics covered include: Writing queries that select and download data from a database. Using ...