libnova is a general purpose, double precision, celestial mechanics, astrometry and astrodynamics library.

Features

  • Calculates planetary positions using VSOP87 theory.
  • Calculates lunar positions using ELP82 theory.
  • Orbital positions for comets and asteroid with elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic orbits.
  • Rise, set and transit timings based on observer location.
  • Aberration, nutation and precession.

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License

GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2)

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Languages

English

Intended Audience

Developers, Science/Research

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Astronomy Software, C Mathematics Software

Registered

2002-07-12