| Description: |
SuperNOVAS is a C/C++ astronomy library, providing high-precision astronomical
calculations such as one might need for running an observatory or a precise
planetarium program. It is a fork of the Naval Observatory Vector Astrometry
Software (NOVAS) C version 3.1, providing bug fixes and making it easier to
use overall.
The main goals of SuperNOVAS are to improve usability, add new features,
promote best practices, and provide accessible documentation -- all while
retaining 100 percent API compatibility with NOVAS C 3.1. Thus, if you have
written code for NOVAS C 3.1, you can build it with SuperNOVAS also.
SuperNOVAS is entirely free to use without licensing restrictions. Its source
code is compatible with the C90 standard, and hence should be suitable for old
and new platforms alike. It is light-weight and easy to use, with full support
for the IAU 2000/2006 standards for sub-micro-arc-second position
calculations. |
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