Astropy
Astropy provides a streamlined interface for interacting with astronomical data and tools, simplifying complex calculations for users.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jimmc414-astropy npx -- -y @trustedskills/jimmc414-astropy
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jimmc414-astropy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jimmc414-astropy"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides access to the Astropy library, a core Python package for astronomy. It enables AI agents to perform calculations related to celestial coordinates, units, and physical constants. Specifically, it allows for tasks like converting between coordinate systems and performing astronomical data analysis.
When to use it
- Coordinate Transformations: When needing to convert between different astronomical coordinate systems (e.g., equatorial to galactic).
- Unit Conversions: To accurately handle measurements of distance, time, or other physical quantities in astronomy.
- Data Analysis: For processing and analyzing data from telescopes or simulations involving celestial objects.
- Simulations: When building models or simulations that require accurate astronomical calculations.
Key capabilities
- Access to Astropy library functions
- Celestial coordinate transformations
- Unit handling and conversion
- Astronomical constant access
Example prompts
- "Convert the coordinates of this star from J2000 equatorial to Galactic."
- "What is the distance to Alpha Centauri in parsecs?"
- "Calculate the Julian date for January 1, 2024."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires a Python environment with Astropy installed.
- Familiarity with astronomical concepts and coordinate systems will improve results.
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