SKILL
FITS File Analysis Skill
Analyze FITS astronomical data files with header inspection, data extraction, and visualization
JWSTHSTChandraX-rayopticalinfraredimagesspectra
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.