Astropy Python for Astronomy Handling FITS files | RGB IMAGE FROM FITS FILE PYTHON ASTROPY|

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create stunning RGB astronomical images using Python and FITS files. The process begins by loading individual FITS files, which store data for different filters (such as red, green, and blue channels), into Python. Using the popular libraries astropy, numpy, and matplotlib, we demonstrate how to:

Normalize and scale the images: For each filter, we'll adjust the brightness and contrast using logarithmic scaling or stretching methods to highlight key details.
Assign colors to each image: The separate grayscale images, corresponding to red, green, and blue wavelengths, are then combined by assigning each one to its respective color channel.
Combine the channels: We blend the individual channels into a single RGB image to reveal celestial objects in their full colorful glory.
Final adjustments and visualization: Apply color balance, tweak brightness, and enhance the contrast to improve the final image, which is then visualized and saved.
Whether you're processing data from the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-based observatories, or your own observations, this tutorial will help you transform scientific data into beautiful, detailed images.

Chapter TimeStamps
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00:0:00 Introduction
00:01:20 Importing Necessary Library
00:02:16 Reading FITS Image File
00:07:32 Create RGB Colored Image

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[elio]

hi i'm working with illustris TNG simulation. I donwloaded the simil image to SDSS (.fits files) but with make_lupton_rgb don't get the image.
there is another way to make the images with astropy?

[marcosmumasha]

Hello sir, I found your tutorial useful, how can I contact you

[abindian]

Can you take moon image using astropy and phone camera