astropy

Convert celestial coordinates and perform astronomical calculations with astropy.

Updated May 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill astropy-galeep
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Skill: astropy
Source: https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place/tree/main/plugins/sci-physics-astronomy/skills/astropy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/galeep/plugin-place --skill astropy-galeep

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires astropy, numpy, pyerfa, pyyaml, packaging, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive set of tools for astronomy and astrophysics, enabling users to perform complex calculations, handle data, and visualize results efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coordinate Transformations: Convert between celestial coordinate systems and calculate angular separations and position angles.
  • Physical Quantities and Units: Handle physical quantities with units, perform unit conversions, and ensure dimensional consistency.
  • FITS File Handling: Read, write, and manipulate FITS files, including image data and table data.
  • Cosmological Calculations: Perform cosmological calculations using standard cosmological models.
  • Use Case: Imagine you are analyzing astronomical images and need to convert celestial coordinates from one system to another and calculate distances and ages of celestial objects.

Quick Start

Use the astropy skill to convert coordinates from ICRS to Galactic frame for the object 'M31'.

Frequently Asked Questions about astropy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I convert celestial coordinates between different astronomical frames?

You can convert celestial coordinates between astronomical frames like ICRS and Galactic using dedicated coordinate transformation tools. This functionality allows you to calculate angular separations and position angles for celestial objects efficiently.

What is the best way to read and manipulate FITS files for astronomical image data?

To read and manipulate FITS files, use astronomy tools that support reading, writing, and manipulating both image data and table data. This ensures proper data management for astronomical research and image analysis.

Can I perform cosmological calculations using standard cosmological models?

Yes, you can perform cosmological calculations using standard cosmological models. These tools enable researchers to calculate distances and ages of celestial objects within established astrophysical frameworks.

How do I handle physical quantities with units and ensure dimensional consistency?

You can handle physical quantities with units by using specialized astrophysics tools to perform unit conversions and ensure dimensional consistency. This guarantees accurate physical quantity calculations across your research data.

Do I need numpy and pyerfa installed to use astrophysics tools for coordinate transformations?

Yes, you need numpy, pyerfa, pyyaml, and packaging installed. These dependencies are required to properly function when performing coordinate transformations and other complex astronomical calculations.

Can I calculate the distance and age of celestial objects like M31 using standard cosmological models?

Yes, you can calculate distances and ages of celestial objects like M31 using cosmological calculation tools. By leveraging standard cosmological models, you can analyze astronomical images and derive object properties.