GaussSource

class marxs.source.GaussSource(**kwargs)

Bases: AstroSource

Astrophysical source with a Gaussian brightness profile.

This source uses a small angle approximation which is valid for radii less than a few degrees.

Parameters:

sigmaastropy.coordinates.Angle

Gaussian sigma setting the width of the distribution

Define a new MARXS element.

Methods Summary

generate_photons(exposuretime)

Photon positions are generated in a frame that is centered on the coordinates set in coords, then they get transformed into the global sky system.

Methods Documentation

generate_photons(exposuretime: Unit('s'))

Photon positions are generated in a frame that is centered on the coordinates set in coords, then they get transformed into the global sky system.