scopesim_templates.extragalactic.galaxies

scopesim_templates.extragalactic.galaxies#

Contains several functions for simple galaxy models.

Functions

elliptical(r_eff, pixel_scale, filter_name, ...)

Create a extended Source object for an elliptical galaxy.

galaxy(sed[, z, amplitude, filter_curve, ...])

Create a source object of a galaxy described by its Sersic index and other parameters.

galaxy3d(sed[, z, amplitude, filter_curve, ...])

Create a simplified 3D map of a galaxy with flux, rotation velocity and velocity dispersion.

spiral_two_component([extent, fluxes, offset])

Create a spiral galaxy using NGC1232L as the template.