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FOTO: FITS with DS9

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

February 28, 2025, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

UMBC Observatory Engineering Team Coordinator Sam Silva will be presenting on the FITS files and basic use of DS9. During the talk, Sam will highlight:
  • FITS File Structure
  • Viewing FITS Header Information with DS9
  • Viewing FITS Data Information with DS9
  • Using a WCS in DS9
  • Using regions to learn about subimages
  • Using regions to learn about source PSF

As with all FOTO presentations, the talk will run 30-40 minutes with 10-20 minutes each for questions and feedback.
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