lib_vsop87_neptuneLibrary "lib_vsop87_neptune"
Heliocentric and geocentric position calculations for Neptune
using VSOP87 theory. Provides longitude, latitude, radius, speed,
and declination functions.
@author BlueprintResearch (Javonnii)
@license MIT License - Free to use with attribution
@theory VSOP87A (Heliocentric rectangular coordinates)
@accuracy Truncated series (~10-15 terms per series) - arcsecond precision
@time_scale Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia)
@reference Meeus, Jean. "Astronomical Algorithms" (2nd Ed., 1998)
Bretagnon & Francou. "VSOP87 Solutions" (1988)
@showcase Includes commented showcase code with 250-bar future projection.
Uncomment to display Neptune data with polyline projections.
@open_source This library is part of an open-source alternative to
proprietary astronomical libraries. Study, modify, and
share freely. We believe knowledge of the cosmos belongs
to everyone.
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@version=6
import BlueprintResearch/lib_vsop_core/1 as core
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Neptune's heliocentric ecliptic longitude using VSOP87 theory.
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Heliocentric ecliptic longitude in degrees, normalized to range [0, 360).
get_helio_lat(t)
Computes Neptune's heliocentric ecliptic latitude using VSOP87 theory.
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Heliocentric ecliptic latitude in radians, range approximately . Note: Returns radians, not degrees.
get_helio_radius(t)
Computes Neptune's heliocentric radius (distance from Sun) using VSOP87 theory.
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Heliocentric radius in astronomical units (AU). Typical range is 29.81-30.33 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Neptune's geocentric longitude speed (rate of change over time).
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Geocentric longitude speed in degrees per day. Negative values indicate retrograde motion (apparent backward movement).
get_geo_lon(t)
Computes Neptune's geocentric ecliptic longitude (as seen from Earth).
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Geocentric ecliptic longitude in degrees, normalized to range [0, 360).
get_geo_ecl_lat(t)
Computes Neptune's geocentric ecliptic latitude (as seen from Earth).
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Geocentric ecliptic latitude in degrees, range approximately .
get_geo_decl(t)
Computes Neptune's geocentric equatorial declination (as seen from Earth).
Parameters:
t (float) : (float) Julian millennia from J2000.0 (use core.get_julian_millennia(time)).
Returns: (float) Geocentric equatorial declination in degrees, range where positive is north.
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