query_for_T_eff#

aesop.query_for_T_eff(identifier)[source]#

Get the approximate effective temperature of a star.

Query SIMBAD for the spectral type of the target, convert spectral type to approximate effective temperature, in general. If the target is in the K2 EPIC, use the EPIC Teff.

Parameters:
identifierstr

Name of target

Returns:
T_effint

Approximate effective temperature of the star.