Feature request: FITS header shape to region
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feature-request
- Dominant language
- Python
- Stars
- 65
- Forks
- 64
- Avg merge
- 2d 13h
- Merged PRs (30d)
- 4
Description
It should be possible, though not entirely trivial, to turn any celestial FITS header into a `RectangleSkyRegion`. That would be very useful for showing instrument/image footprints on the sky. (see also https://github.com/astropy/regions/issues/457)
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Research direction
No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by reviewing the linked issue #457 and the requirements for converting a celestial FITS header into a RectangleSkyRegion; done means supporting the requested conversion for any celestial FITS header.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- data
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100