AstroPhot#
Important
If you use AstroPhot for a project that leads to a publication, whether directly or as a dependency of another package, please include a citation.
Getting Started#
AstroPhot is a fast, flexible, and automated astronomical image modelling tool for precise parallel multi-wavelength photometry. Its pythonic design allows for fast startup and provides flexibility to explore new ideas and support advanced users. It was written by Connor Stone .
To install AstroPhot, use pip:
pip install astrophot
To just get started on a fit, download a quick-start file from: Fit Something Fast!.
Check out the tutorials to learn how to use AstroPhot in detail: Tutorials.
If you run into any problems, please submit an issue on the GitHub page or just email me.
Note
Like much astronomy software, AstroPhot is an evolving package. I try to keep the API stable and consistent, however I will make changes to the interface if it considerably improves things going forward. Please contact connorstone628@gmail.com if you experience issues. If you would like to be notified of major changes send an email with the subject line “ASTROPHOT MAILING LIST”.