4.40. solve_field

Solves the field for the given FITS file using Astrometry.net.

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Fits.solve_field(api_key: str, solve_timeout=120, force_image_upload=False, output=None, override=False) → Self

Solves the field for the given FITS file using Astrometry.net.

Parameters

api_keystr

The API key for Astrometry.net (https://nova.astrometry.net/api_help).

solve_timeoutint, optional, default=120

The timeout for the solve operation, in seconds.

force_image_uploadbool, optional, default=False

If True, the image will be uploaded to Astrometry.net even if it is possible to detect sources locally. Note that this may take longer than detecting sources locally, and the image will be uploaded unless photutils is installed.

outputstr, optional

New path to save the solved FITS file.

overridebool, optional, default=False

If True, will overwrite the output path if a file already exists.

Returns

Fits

A Fits object of the solved field image.

Raises

Unsolvable

If the data is unsolvable or if a timeout occurs.

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4.40.1. Example:

from myraflib import Fits

fits = Fits.sample()

solved_fits = fits.solve_field("MY-API-KEY")