initialize_orbits

clustertools.analysis.orbits.initialize_orbits(cluster, ro=None, vo=None, zo=None, solarmotion=None)[source]

Initialize a galpy orbit for every star in the cluster

Parameters:
clusterclass

StarCluster

rofloat

distance to the Galactic centre (Default: None)

vofloat

circular velocity at ro (Default: None)

zofloat

Sun’s distance above the Galactic plane (default: None)

solarmotionfloat

array representing U,V,W of Sun (default: None)

Returns:
orbitclass

GALPY orbit