What is the Astropy skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that enables Claude to utilize the Astropy Python library for professional-grade astronomical data processing, coordinate transformations, and scientific research.

Is it useful for cosmological research?

Yes, it includes tools for calculating luminosity distances, comoving volumes, and the age of the universe using built-in cosmological models like Planck18 or WMAP9.

Can this skill handle FITS files?

Yes, it provides comprehensive support for reading, writing, and manipulating FITS (Flexible Image Transport System) headers and data units, including both images and tables.

Does it support physical unit conversions?

Absolutely; it uses the astropy.units module to ensure dimensional consistency and perform conversions between various physical units such as parsecs, Janskys, and light-years.

Astropy Scientific Computing

Name: Astropy Scientific Computing
Author: Zehong-Wang

byZehong-Wang

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Data Science & ML

Performs advanced astronomical data analysis, coordinate transformations, and cosmological calculations using the core Astropy Python library.

Astropy is the foundational Python package for astronomy and astrophysics, providing essential tools for professional scientific research. This skill enables Claude to handle complex tasks involving celestial coordinate systems, physical units and quantities, FITS file manipulation, and cosmological models. It is ideal for researchers and data scientists who need to process observational data, perform precise time conversions, or manage large astronomical tables while maintaining rigorous scientific accuracy and unit consistency.

Key Features

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02Celestial coordinate transformations (ICRS, Galactic, AltAz)

03Unit-aware physical quantity calculations and conversions

04Precise time scale handling and Julian Date conversions

05Cosmological model calculations for distances and redshifts

06FITS file reading, writing, and header manipulation

Use Cases

01Calculating luminosity distances and lookback times for deep-space objects

02Processing and analyzing raw FITS image data from telescopes

03Cross-matching large astronomical catalogs and filtering datasets

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zehong-wang/kosmos astropy

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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