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A Beginner's Guide to Working with Astronomical Data

Markus Pössel

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Abstract

This elementary review covers the basics of working with astronomical data, notably with images, spectra and higher-level (catalog) data. The basic concepts and tools are presented using both application software (DS9 and TOPCAT) and Python. The level of presentation is suitable for undergraduate students, but should also be accessible to advanced high school students.

arXiv comments
71 pages, 111 figures; revised version for publication in the Open Journal of Astrophysics
Journal reference
The Open Journal of Astrophysics, 2020, Volume 3 id. 2
DOI
doi:10.21105/astro.1905.13189
Subjects
astro-ph.IMInstrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics physics.ed-phPhysics Education

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