Query the Fast Radio Burst Catalogue in Python

Installation

pip3 install frbcat

Usage

Get a Pandas DataFrame of frbcat using

from frbcat import Frbcat
df = Frbcat().df

Or get the chime repeaters using

from frbcat import ChimeRepeaters
df = ChimeRepeaters().df

Or get the FRBs from the Transient Name Server, which as of Sep 2020 should have all FRBs

from frbcat import TNS
tns = TNS(tns_name='my_user_name', tns_id='my_user_id')
df = tns.df
units = tns.units

Requirements

• pandas
• numpy
• requests

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.