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King density profile implementation
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- Dominant language
- Python
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Description
Hello
I would like to simulate globular clusters with Galsim. They are usually modelled with a King surface brightness profile. Do you know if this SB is already implemented in Galsim. I couldn't find it.
Eric
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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing surface-brightness profile implementations and their documentation, then determine the requirements for a King profile and how completion would be verified.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- computer-graphics
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100