astropy / astropy/specreduce

HorneExtract option to use reference star kernel

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Description

Currently HorneExtract assumes a Gaussian kernel. Option to import a custom kernel, perhaps in the form of a reference star 2D spectrum would be useful in the case where the 2D spectrum is too noisy to generate an accurate self-kernel.

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Research direction

Start by locating the HorneExtract implementation and the code that assumes a Gaussian kernel. Determine how a custom kernel, including a reference star 2D spectrum, should be supplied and what existing extraction checks or examples cover it. Done means HorneExtract can use the reference-star kernel for noisy 2D spectra, with behavior covered by an appropriate test or example.

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Tech stack
jupyter-notebook
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data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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