Positions of solar system bodies

The heliocentric and geocentric positions of the solar system's eight planets, in addition to the Moon and the Sun
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Updated 13 Dec 2024

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The heliocentric and geocentric positions of the solar system's eight planets, the Moon, and the Sun are calculated. The test_PlanetsPos.m file, which calls these functions, is included in the package that contains all the relevant functions.
References:
Montenbruck O., Pfleger T.; Astronomy on the Personal Computer; Springer Verlag, Heidelberg; 4th edition (2000).

Cite As

Meysam Mahooti (2025). Positions of solar system bodies (https://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/77359-positions-of-solar-system-bodies), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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Created with R2024a
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Version Published Release Notes
2.1.0

test_PlanetsPos.m was modified.

2.0.0

SAT_Const.m and IERS.m were modified.

1.1.1.0

Summary is modified.

1.1.0.0

The header of programs is modified.

1.0.0