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Astropy v8.1.0.dev219+gece161274

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How to create and maintain a Python package using the Astropy template#

The Astropy template is pending deprecation in favor of OpenAstronomy Packaging Guide.

Releasing a Python package#

Please see the “Releasing Your Package” section in the OpenAstronomy Packaging Guide.

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