Welcome to Astrophysics with Python — a collection of projects that combine Python programming with the fascinating world of space and physics. Each project explores a different astrophysics concept through code, simulation, or data analysis.
As a student passionate about astrophysics and Python, I'm building this repository to:
- Practice solving real physics problems with code
- Learn scientific concepts by simulating them
- Build a portfolio to share with teachers, mentors, and (someday) colleges like MIT
Status: Done
Simulates a planet orbiting a star using Newton's law of universal gravitation. Visualizes the orbit path using matplotlib.
🔧 Update: support for multiple planets and variable initial speeds!
Status: Done
Simulates a probe performing a Hohmann Transfer using the Vis-Viva equation. Graphs show "Speed vs. Time" and other relations. Visualizes and calculates the orbit path and graphs using matplotlib and numpy. This project was for Jugend-Forscht.
More projects to come soon:
- Light curve analyzer (exoplanet detection)
- AI galaxy classifier
- Gravitational lensing visualizer
- N-body simulation
- Python 3
numpyfor mathmatplotlibfor visualization- Possibly
pygameorscikit-learnfor advanced projects
- Understand core astrophysics ideas by building them
- Get better at Python and scientific computing
- Have fun exploring the universe from my computer
If you're a student, mentor, or space nerd who wants to connect — feel free to reach out or follow my progress!