lib_vsop87_venusLibrary "lib_vsop87_venus"
Heliocentric and geocentric position calculations for Venus
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 Venus 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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© 2025 BlueprintResearch / Javonnii
Licensed under MIT License
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@version=6
import BlueprintResearch/lib_vsop_core/1 as core
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Venus'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 Venus'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 Venus'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 0.72-0.73 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Venus'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 Venus'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 Venus'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 Venus'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.
Vsop87
lib_vsop87_mercuryLibrary "lib_vsop87_mercury"
Heliocentric and geocentric position calculations for Mercury
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 Mercury 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
© 2025 BlueprintResearch / Javonnii
Licensed under MIT License
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@version=6
import BlueprintResearch/lib_vsop_core/1 as core
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Mercury'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 Mercury'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 Mercury'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 0.31-0.47 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Mercury'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 Mercury'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 Mercury'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 Mercury'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.
lib_vsop87_marsLibrary "lib_vsop87_mars"
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Mars'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 Mars'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 Mars'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 1.38-1.67 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Mars'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 Mars'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 Mars'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 Mars'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.
lib_vsop87_jupiterLibrary "lib_vsop87_jupiter"
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Jupiter'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 Jupiter'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 Jupiter'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 4.95-5.46 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Jupiter'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 Jupiter'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 Jupiter'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 Jupiter'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.
lib_vsop87_saturnLibrary "lib_vsop87_saturn"
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Saturn'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 Saturn'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 Saturn'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 9.02-10.05 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Saturn'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 Saturn'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 Saturn'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 Saturn'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.
lib_vsop87_uranusLibrary "lib_vsop87_uranus"
Heliocentric and geocentric position calculations for Uranus
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 Uranus 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
© 2025 BlueprintResearch / Javonnii
Licensed under MIT License
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@version=6
import BlueprintResearch/lib_vsop_core/1 as core
get_helio_lon(t)
Computes Uranus'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 Uranus'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 Uranus'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 18.28-20.09 AU.
get_geo_speed(t)
Computes Uranus'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 Uranus'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 Uranus'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 Uranus'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.
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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
© 2025 BlueprintResearch / Javonnii
Licensed under MIT License
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@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.
lib_vsop_coreLibrary "lib_vsop_core"
Foundation library providing core types, evaluators, and utilities
for VSOP87 planetary theory calculations. Required by all planetary
libraries. Includes Earth heliocentric model and Sun geocentric functions.
@author BlueprintResearch (Javonnii)
@license MIT License - Free to use with attribution
@theory VSOP87 (Variations Séculaires des Orbites Planétaires)
@accuracy Truncated series - suitable for financial astrology and education
@time_scale Julian millennia from J2000.0 for VSOP87 planets
Julian centuries from J2000.0 for Moon and Pluto
@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 Sun/Earth 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.
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
© 2025 BlueprintResearch / Javonnii
Licensed under MIT License
════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
@version=6
get_julian_millennia(time_)
Parameters:
time_ (float)
get_julian_centuries(time_)
Parameters:
time_ (float)
eval_vsop87(terms, t)
Parameters:
terms (array)
t (float)
eval_vsop87_derivative(terms, t)
Parameters:
terms (array)
t (float)
mod360(x)
Parameters:
x (float)
custom_atan2(y, x)
Parameters:
y (float)
x (float)
get_earth_helio_radius(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_earth_helio_coords(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_obliquity(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_earth_helio_lon(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_sun_geo_lon(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_sun_geo_speed(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_sun_decl(t)
Parameters:
t (float)
get_bar_gap_ms()
Get bar interval in milliseconds for current timeframe
Returns: (int) Time interval between bars in milliseconds
get_future_time(current_time, bars_ahead)
Calculate future timestamp for projection plotting
Parameters:
current_time (int) : (int) Current bar time in milliseconds (use built-in 'time')
bars_ahead (int) : (int) Number of bars to project into future
Returns: (int) Future timestamp suitable for xloc.bar_time and chart.point.from_time
is_projection_bar()
Check if current bar is suitable for drawing future projections
Returns: (bool) True on last bar when projections should be drawn
vsop_term
Fields:
amp (series float)
phase (series float)
freq (series float)
