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Skyfield

Compute precise celestial and Earth-satellite positions in pure Python.

01 / Overview

What it does

Skyfield is a pure-Python astronomy library for high-precision positions and geometry involving stars, planets, and Earth satellites. It can use JPL ephemerides and supports topocentric and geocentric calculations.

02 / Capabilities

Built for the work

+Planetary ephemerides
+Earth-satellite positions
+Topocentric coordinates
+Time systems
+Astropy unit interoperability
03 / Access

License and availability

Access model
Free ยท Open Source
Current version
1.55
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