libTheSky is a Fortran library to compute positions of celestial bodies (Moon, planets, stars) and events (conjunctions, eclipses). It forms the core of the software that produces the Dutch popular-astronomy website http://hemel.waarnemen.com

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Conjunction between the Moon and Jupiter in the constellation of Taurus, computed using libTheSky Lunar eclipse computed using libTheSky Venus transit computed using libTheSky Occultation by the Moon, computed using libTheSky Opposition of minor planet Vesta, computed using libTheSky Moon-phases calendar, computed using libTheSky

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Categories

Astronomy, Libraries

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

BSD, Linux

Languages

Dutch, English

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, Engineering, Science/Research

User Interface

Command-line

Programming Language

Fortran

Related Categories

Fortran Astronomy Software, Fortran Libraries

Registered

2011-01-05
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