SKILL

FITS File Analysis Skill

Analyze FITS astronomical data files with header inspection, data extraction, and visualization

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Skill Content

FITS File Analysis

Use this skill when the user asks to work with FITS files.

Capabilities

  • Read and display FITS headers
  • Extract and plot image data from FITS extensions
  • Analyze spectral data from FITS tables
  • Convert between coordinate systems (WCS)
  • Generate publication-quality plots

Dependencies

Requires: astropy, matplotlib, numpy

Usage

When the user provides a FITS file path or URL, use astropy.io.fits to open it. Always inspect the HDU list first to understand the file structure.

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