galpy 0.1

Galactic Dynamics in python

Galactic Dynamics in python

AUTHOR

Jo Bovy - bovy at ias dot edu

If you find this code useful in your research, please let me know and consider citing this package. Thanks!

DOCUMENTATION

The latest documentation can be found here. An alternative that is kept up-to-date less frequently is here.

DEPENDENCIES

This package requires Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib. Certain advanced features require the GNU Scientific Library (GSL)

DISK DF CORRECTIONS

The dehnendf and shudf disk distribution functions can be corrected to follow the desired surface-mass density and radial-velocity-dispersion profiles more closely (see 1999AJ….118.1201D). Calculating these corrections is expensive, and a large set of precalculated corrections can be found here [tar.gz archive].

DEVELOPMENT

Some development notes can be found on the wiki.