astropy

Convert celestial coordinates, physical units, and perform cosmological calculations with astropy.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill astropy-jimmc414
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Skill: astropy
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-claude-scientific-skills/scientific-skills/astropy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill astropy-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for astronomical data analysis, enabling precise calculations and transformations for celestial objects and phenomena.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coordinate Transformations: Convert between celestial coordinate systems (ICRS, Galactic, AltAz, etc.).
  • Unit Conversions: Handle physical units and quantities accurately (e.g., parsecs to km, Jy to mJy).
  • Cosmological Calculations: Perform distance, age, and expansion rate calculations.
  • FITS File I/O: Read, write, and manipulate astronomical image and table data.
  • Use Case: Analyze telescope data by transforming pixel coordinates to sky coordinates, converting flux units, and calculating the physical size of an object at a given redshift.

Quick Start

Use the astropy skill to convert 100 parsecs to kilometers.

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 between celestial coordinate systems like ICRS and Galactic for astronomical data analysis?

Astronomical coordinate transformations between systems like ICRS, Galactic, and AltAz require precise Python tools to map sky positions accurately. This Skill handles these celestial coordinate system transformations alongside physical unit conversions for scientific research.

Can I read and manipulate FITS files for telescope data analysis in Python?

FITS file handling in Python enables reading, writing, and manipulating astronomical image and table data from telescope observations. This Skill provides the necessary tools to parse FITS formats and transform pixel coordinates to sky coordinates.

How do I calculate cosmological distances and expansion rates at a given redshift?

Cosmological calculations for distance, age, and expansion rate at specific redshifts require specialized astrophysical functions. This Skill performs these computations to determine the physical size of celestial objects at given redshifts.

Do I need the astropy library installed to perform astronomical unit conversions?

Yes, the astropy library is required for all functionalities, including physical unit conversions like parsecs to kilometers or Jy to mJy. You must install the dependency to handle astrophysical quantities and units accurately.

What's the best way to convert parsecs to kilometers for astrophysics research?

Converting parsecs to kilometers for astrophysics research demands precise physical unit handling to avoid calculation errors. This Skill manages accurate unit conversions for astronomical quantities and ensures consistent scientific measurements.