Siddhanta Parity API Documentation - v1.3.0
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    • Determines the constellation that contains the given point in the sky.

      Given J2000 equatorial (EQJ) coordinates of a point in the sky, determines the constellation that contains that point.

      Parameters

      • ra: number

        The right ascension (RA) of a point in the sky, using the J2000 equatorial system.

      • dec: number

        The declination (DEC) of a point in the sky, using the J2000 equatorial system.

      Returns ConstellationInfo

      An object that contains the 3-letter abbreviation and full name of the constellation that contains the given (ra,dec), along with the converted B1875 (ra,dec) for that point.