Plotting and Images

• Learn the key features of Matplotlib for 1-d, 2-d and 3-d plotting
• Gain familiarity with the hierarchy of objects that comprise a plot
• Know the basic options for customizing plot elements
• Learn more about Python objects
• Use APLpy to make publication-quality plots of astronomical imaging data

Agenda

• Matplotlib
• Python Objects - or what’s with the periods everywhere?
• APLpy
• CONTEST: Make a fun bouncing balls demo

More advanced plotting (for self-study)

• Advanced plotting
• Publication-quality plots

Authors:Tom Robitaille, Tom Aldcroft Copyright:2011 Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory