Library / toolkit · Cross-platform (Python) · Open source
Skyfield
A Python library for computing precise positions of stars, planets, and satellites as seen from any point on the Earth or in space, using the same JPL ephemerides and reference frames as professional astronomy. Skyfield is a popular modern tool for accurate, easy positional astronomy.
Highlights
- ›Precise positions of Solar-System and celestial bodies in Python
At a glance
- Platforms
- Cross-platform (Python)
- Licence
- Open source
Works with
Knowledge connections
- Associated withJPL Development Ephemeris
- Associated withJPL Horizons
- Associated withAstropy
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.