As found at
https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.13189

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WORKING WITH ASTRONOMICAL DATA

Markus Pössel

Haus der Astronomie and
Max Planck Institute for Astronomy


Abstract: This elementary review covers the basics of working with astronomical data, notably with images, spectra and higher-level (catalog) data. The basic concepts and tools are presented using both application software (DS9 and TOPCAT) and Python. The level of presentation is suitable for undergraduate students, but should also be accessible to advanced high school students.


The paper is in pdf format.