galpy.df.streamdf.misalignment

streamdf.misalignment(isotropic=False, **kwargs)[source]

Calculate the misalignment between the progenitor’s frequency and the direction along which the stream disrupts.

Parameters:

isotropic (bool, optional) – If True, return the misalignment assuming an isotropic action distribution.

Returns:

Misalignment in radians.

Return type:

float

Warning

In versions >1.3, the output unit of streamdf.misalignment has been changed to radian (from degree before).

Notes

  • 2013-12-05 - Written - Bovy (IAS)

  • 2017-10-28 - Changed output unit to rad - Bovy (UofT)