ln_rect_posn Struct Reference

Rectangular coordinates. More...


Data Fields

double X
double Y
double Z


Detailed Description

Rectangular coordinates.

Rectangular Coordinates of a body. These coordinates can be either geocentric or heliocentric.

A heliocentric position is an objects position relative to the centre of the Sun. A geocentric position is an objects position relative to the centre of the Earth.

Position is in units of AU for planets and in units of km for the Moon.

Examples:

asteroid.c, comet.c, and lunar.c.


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