Vienna Python/Astropy Workshop¶
These notes are for a Python/Astropy workshop held at the University of Vienna by Thomas Robitaille from June 1st-3rd 2015.
Note
Please bring your laptop to the workshop!
The purpose of this workshop is to get you started with Python and learn about Packages you can use for your research, such as Astropy.
Installing Python¶
If you don’t already have a Scientific Python Installation, install the Anaconda Python Distribution (works for MacOS X, Linux, and Windows). I recommend downloading the Python 3.4 version (you will still be able to set up Python 2 environments if needed).
Useful links¶
- Numpy
- Scipy
- Matplotlib
- Astropy
- More about the IPython notebook
- UTF-8 error on MacOS X: see here for how to fix it.
Monday: Getting started with Python¶
Download the notebooks from here before starting (Windows users: use this instead).
Tuesday: Introduction to Astropy¶
Download the notebooks from here before starting (Windows users: use this instead).
Wednesday: Advanced Astropy and affiliated packages¶
Download the notebooks from here before starting (Windows users: use this instead).
Getting help¶
General Python help¶
- Google!
- StackOverflow - use tag #python
- Facebook Python users in Astronomy group
Astropy help¶
- astropy mailing list (not just Astropy-related question, any astronomy & python questions)
- StackOverflow - use tag #astropy
- IRC
- Private feedback