astropy / astropy/regions

Feature request: FITS header shape to region

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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

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