get_model_contour

sherpa.astro.ui.get_model_contour(id=None, recalc=True)

Return the data used by contour_model.

Parameters
  • id (int or str, optional) – The data set. If not given then the default identifier is used, as returned by get_default_id.

  • recalc (bool, optional) – If False then the results from the last call to contour_model (or get_model_contour) are returned, otherwise the data is re-generated.

Returns

model_data – The y attribute contains the model values and the x0 and x1 arrays contain the corresponding coordinate values, as one-dimensional arrays.

Return type

a sherpa.plot.ModelContour instance

Raises

See also

get_model_image

Return the data used by image_model.

contour_model

Contour the values of the model, including any PSF.

image_model

Display the model for a data set in the image viewer.

Examples

Return the model pixel values for the default data set:

>>> minfo = get_model_contour()