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FOTO: FITS Files with Python

Location

Physics : 401

Date & Time

March 14, 2025, 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Description

UMBC Observatory Student Worker Vianne Stanford will be presenting on the FITS files using python. During the talk, Vianne will highlight:
  • FITS File Structure
  • Viewing FITS Header Information
  • Viewing FITS Data Information
  • Extracting sub-images and generating statistics for them
  • Extracting a PSF from a sub-image centered on a source

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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