# Latest **URL:** https://community.openastronomy.org/latest.md [Latest](https://community.openastronomy.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openastronomy.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openastronomy.org/tags.md) --- ## [Proposal to Adopt the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct for SunPy](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/proposal-to-adopt-the-numfocus-code-of-conduct-for-sunpy/1408)
**Author:** [@hayesla](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/hayesla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/proposal-to-adopt-the-numfocus-code-of-conduct-for-sunpy/1408 "2026-09-17T21:47:20Z")
Hi all, The SunPy Steering Committee is proposing that SunPy formally opt in to the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct: https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct This aligns us with many projects in the scientific Python ecosystem an… --- ## [SunPy Steering Committee Election Announcement - 2026](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/sunpy-steering-committee-election-announcement-2026/1456)
**Author:** [@Cadair](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Cadair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/sunpy-steering-committee-election-announcement-2026/1456 "2026-09-17T10:47:08Z")
Hello, It’s been (just over) a year since the second Steering Committee election and therefore it’s time to run a new election. This post is a formal notification that there will be a Steering Committee election startin… --- ## [Proposal: A DKIST Flare Month Co-observation hack day](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/proposal-a-dkist-flare-month-co-observation-hack-day/1453)
**Author:** [@Cadair](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Cadair)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/proposal-a-dkist-flare-month-co-observation-hack-day/1453 "2026-09-16T15:08:20Z")
DKIST is currently running a flare watch campaign: https://solarnews.aas.org/2026/dkist-announcement-cycle-4-flare-month-observing-information/ According to Yingjie Zhu and Laura on matrix there’s the possibility of coo… --- ## [Issue with astroquery? basic examples don't seem to work](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/issue-with-astroquery-basic-examples-dont-seem-to-work/1449)
**Author:** [@jyoung](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/jyoung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/issue-with-astroquery-basic-examples-dont-seem-to-work/1449 "2026-08-28T17:02:22Z")
Hi, I’m trying to use astroquery to search for archival data. I’ve used MAST frequently, but I’m new to astroquery. I’m finding that some of the examples from the astroquery docs don’t run as expected. For example, when… --- ## [Open Source Astronomy website](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/open-source-astronomy-website/1444)
**Author:** [@JECastle4](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/JECastle4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/open-source-astronomy-website/1444 "2026-08-03T19:55:05Z")
Looking for feedback on how useful and accurate this site is: Castle Celestial View The github repo is here: JECastle4/Castle-Celestial-View: A view of the sky. “Help wanted.” The main tech stack is python (astropy) … --- ## [Live Solar Wind Prediction Tournament and Prize Fund](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/live-solar-wind-prediction-tournament-and-prize-fund/1441)
**Author:** [@tompenlington](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/tompenlington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/live-solar-wind-prediction-tournament-and-prize-fund/1441 "2026-07-30T17:12:34Z")
Dear Colleagues, Predicting the ambient solar wind three days ahead remains one of the most significant open problems in heliophysics. This is why we are engaging the community to drive SOTA in operational conditions… --- ## [Create a CEA map from a full disk HMI magnetogram](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/create-a-cea-map-from-a-full-disk-hmi-magnetogram/1440)
**Author:** [@sdas](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/sdas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/create-a-cea-map-from-a-full-disk-hmi-magnetogram/1440 "2026-07-29T21:20:48Z")
I am looking to make a CEA map of a full-disk magnetogram from HMI but I cannot figure out how to do it with sunpy. I think there was an old tutorial in the example gallery but I cannot find that either. I already have … --- ## [Astropy Voting Member Election - August 2026](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/astropy-voting-member-election-august-2026/1439)
**Author:** [@ceb8](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/ceb8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/astropy-voting-member-election-august-2026/1439 "2026-07-14T18:56:25Z")
The next Astropy Voting Member election will be on August 11-24. We are accepting nominations for new voting members until the end of Tuesday 28 July (anywhere on Earth). To nominate someone (or yourself) to be a voting… --- ## [Barycentric z coordinates solar system wrong?](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/barycentric-z-coordinates-solar-system-wrong/1435)
**Author:** [@CosmoDM](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/CosmoDM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/barycentric-z-coordinates-solar-system-wrong/1435 "2026-07-02T08:43:03Z")
When getting barycentric coordinates for solar system planets, the positions and velocities seem to be scaled up along the z direction (or the units are wrong). For example, getting the coordinates of Uranus at the curre… --- ## [SunPy 8.0 Released](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/sunpy-8-0-released/1434)
**Author:** [@hayesla](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/hayesla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/sunpy-8-0-released/1434 "2026-07-01T15:35:07Z")
We are pleased to announce the latest release of sunpy, version 8.0. In this major release, new features include: Support for Phi and Metis instruments onboard Solar Orbiter The integration of the Solar Orbiter Ar… --- ## [Asteroid-detection pipeline built with astropy + photutils — feedback welcome.](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/asteroid-detection-pipeline-built-with-astropy-photutils-feedback-welcome/1428)
**Author:** [@sid6767-nemo](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/sid6767-nemo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/asteroid-detection-pipeline-built-with-astropy-photutils-feedback-welcome/1428 "2026-06-27T18:15:07Z")
I’m a student and I recently took part in an IASC asteroid search campaign. I found a few real objects, but they got rejected — their system checks whether the object shows up as evenly-spaced dots in a line, and mine di… --- ## [QS-DMSS v0.3.0: request for scientific-software framing feedback](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/qs-dmss-v0-3-0-request-for-scientific-software-framing-feedback/1419)
**Author:** [@SIONSOULSION](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/SIONSOULSION)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/qs-dmss-v0-3-0-request-for-scientific-software-framing-feedback/1419 "2026-05-20T19:46:34Z")
QS-DMSS v0.3.0 is looking for careful astronomy/astrophysics software framing feedback before any formal paper or JOSS path. Important boundary: QS-DMSS is beta software for reproducible package/evidence workflows. It d… --- ## [How to determine the initial values while fitting X-ray spectra?](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/how-to-determine-the-initial-values-while-fitting-x-ray-spectra/1410)
**Author:** [@Knowledge-Stars](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Knowledge-Stars)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/how-to-determine-the-initial-values-while-fitting-x-ray-spectra/1410 "2026-05-04T03:04:51Z")
Hello, I’m fitting STIX X‑ray spectra using sunkit-spex. One important step is choosing initial values for model parameters (e.g., T, EM, spectral index etc.) I’m not sure how to set these initial values because the fit … --- ## [Using GCRS coordinates with WCS objects](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/using-gcrs-coordinates-with-wcs-objects/1407)
**Author:** [@svank](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/svank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/using-gcrs-coordinates-with-wcs-objects/1407 "2026-04-28T23:00:04Z")
I’m looking for guidance on the best way to have GCRS coordinates interact with WCS objects, and whether I’m handling coordinate frames correctly. For the PUNCH mission (a set of four wide-field imager satellites observi… --- ## [Artemis II Solar Eclipse Photos in SunPy](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/artemis-ii-solar-eclipse-photos-in-sunpy/1406)
**Author:** [@Cadair](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Cadair)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/artemis-ii-solar-eclipse-photos-in-sunpy/1406 "2026-04-20T15:15:18Z")
Thought you might all like to see this SunPy blog post about overplotting LASCO images on images of the solar eclipse taken by the Artemis II crew: Artemis II Solar Eclipse — sunpy.org --- ## [Help needed: astrophysics tutorial ideas for teens](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/help-needed-astrophysics-tutorial-ideas-for-teens/1404)
**Author:** [@ludovicg](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/ludovicg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/help-needed-astrophysics-tutorial-ideas-for-teens/1404 "2026-04-01T15:53:18Z")
Hi everyone, My 12-year-old son wants to be an astrophysicist. I’m encouraging him by introducing him to (or exploring with him) concepts and news in this field. As part of my job, I work with econometrics and do quite… --- ## [Introduction as a GSoC Contributor (2026)](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-as-a-gsoc-contributor-2026/1403)
**Author:** [@adwait-ops](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/adwait-ops)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-as-a-gsoc-contributor-2026/1403 "2026-03-31T13:43:05Z")
I am Adwait Amlekar, a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student with a strong interest in computational science, and complex problem solving. My experience so far has been shaped by working with programming language… --- ## [Introduction for GSoC Contributor](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-for-gsoc-contributor/1402)
**Author:** [@adwait-ops](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/adwait-ops)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introduction-for-gsoc-contributor/1402 "2026-03-30T21:22:39Z")
I am Adwait Amlekar, a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student with a strong interest in computational science, and complex problem solving. My experience so far has been shaped by working with programming language… --- ## [GSoC 2026: New Contributor Seeking guidance](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-new-contributor-seeking-guidance/1399)
**Author:** [@marcchahwan](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/marcchahwan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-new-contributor-seeking-guidance/1399 "2026-03-28T14:19:50Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Marc, I’m a Mechanical Engineering student with strong experience in Python, MATLAB, and scientific computing. I’m very interested in contributing to OpenAstronomy for GSoC, especially in Ast… --- ## [Gsoc 2026- Introducing myself](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-introducing-myself/1398)
**Author:** [@darshanii\_29](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/darshanii_29)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-introducing-myself/1398 "2026-03-27T22:25:57Z")
Hii everyone! I am Darshani Jadhav and I am participating in 2026 GSOC. My project is basically an Exoplanet AI transit detection using datasets from Kepler/k2 and TESS and using Lightkurve to detect brightness dips. --- ## [Introducing Myself for GSOC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introducing-myself-for-gsoc/1396)
**Author:** [@jamesrafe](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/jamesrafe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/introducing-myself-for-gsoc/1396 "2026-03-24T17:51:26Z")
Hi everyone! I’m James R Lee, and I’m a software engineer in Indonesia! While my professional background is in software development, I have always had a fascination towards the stars and astronomy. I also believe in th… --- ## [New contributor](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-contributor/1393)
**Author:** [@sri6792](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/sri6792)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/new-contributor/1393 "2026-03-19T18:28:24Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Srividhya Ganesan, and I am a second-year student pursuing IT Engineering with a minor in Data Science. I have been exploring the OpenAstronomy projects and am really impressed by the work do… --- ## [GSoC 2026 – New Contributor Looking for Beginner Issues](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-new-contributor-looking-for-beginner-issues/1391)
**Author:** [@N\_kintro](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/N_kintro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-2026-new-contributor-looking-for-beginner-issues/1391 "2026-03-18T08:17:08Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Naveen, and I’m a student interested in contributing to OpenAstronomy for Google Summer of Code 2026. My skills include: Python C++ Basic Web Development SQL I’m also learning Data Structu… --- ## [Gsoc contributor 2026](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-contributor-2026/1384)
**Author:** [@molly](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/molly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/gsoc-contributor-2026/1384 "2026-03-18T08:16:22Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Mouli Saraf and I am an undergraduate student interested in contributing to OpenAstronomy for Google Summer of Code. I have experience with Python and C++, and I am currently exploring the As… --- ## [Query regarding gsoc contributor openastronomy](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/query-regarding-gsoc-contributor-openastronomy/1383)
**Author:** [@molly](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/molly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/query-regarding-gsoc-contributor-openastronomy/1383 "2026-03-16T11:45:32Z")
Hi everyone, I’m interested in contributing to Astropy for GSoC. I’ve started exploring the codebase and would love suggestions for beginner issues to start contributing. --- ## [Testing low-level layer to harden astropy's core stability (GSOC 2026)](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/testing-low-level-layer-to-harden-astropys-core-stability-gsoc-2026/1378)
**Author:** [@Abu-bakkar-siddique](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/Abu-bakkar-siddique)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/testing-low-level-layer-to-harden-astropys-core-stability-gsoc-2026/1378 "2026-03-15T11:40:53Z")
Hi all, I need some clarification on the scope and scale of the proposed project hardening astropy’s core stability about testing low-level layer extensions. Does building a more fundamental test suite for this low-le… --- ## [Understanding the OGIP format](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/understanding-the-ogip-format/1380)
**Author:** [@arnvptl](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/arnvptl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/understanding-the-ogip-format/1380 "2026-03-13T20:17:15Z")
I’ve started setting up Julia and will try the Quick Start demo in the Spectra.jl documentation to understand how the package handles spectral data. Since the project will begin with integrating the X-ray OGIP loader fr… --- ## [RHESSI data page is down](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/rhessi-data-page-is-down/1373)
**Author:** [@TheNovusCoder](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/TheNovusCoder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/rhessi-data-page-is-down/1373 "2026-03-10T14:37:37Z")
Hi. I was not able to download any data in sunpy. Tried accessing the main data webpage mentioned in RHESSIClient sunpy. The website is down. Anyone know if this is temporary or permanent? If permanent, any idea how I ca… --- ## [Open-source Python tool for checking NEO anomalies (aNEOS)](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/open-source-python-tool-for-checking-neo-anomalies-aneos/1374)
**Author:** [@ZeroKelvinMoralist](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/ZeroKelvinMoralist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/open-source-python-tool-for-checking-neo-anomalies-aneos/1374 "2026-03-10T11:42:45Z")
Topic Title: Open-source Python tool for checking NEO anomalies (aNEOS) Hi all, I have been playing with public NEO data for a bit and built this small Python project called aNEOS. It fetches close-approach records a… --- ## [How do I dynamically hide a coordinate rotated behind sun?](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/how-do-i-dynamically-hide-a-coordinate-rotated-behind-sun/1355)
**Author:** [@RDJ](https://community.openastronomy.org/u/RDJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 5:34am UTC](https://community.openastronomy.org/t/how-do-i-dynamically-hide-a-coordinate-rotated-behind-sun/1355 "2026-03-10T05:34:04Z")
Back again, this time looking at rotating named active regions from NOAA SRS reports forward in time. I am doing something similar to this example, and am propagating the AR locations forward in time and moving the obser… [Next page](https://community.openastronomy.org/latest.md?page=1)