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Subject: How to calculate point of intersection of ecliptic with horizon?

Date: Sun Mar 8 18:49:33 1998
Posted by Trencavel
Grade level: other
School: Hard Knocks
City: Quillan State/Province: Languedoc/Roussillon
Country: France
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 889404573.As
Message:

To expand, I would like a formula/algorithm for calculating the point 
of intersection of the ecliptic with the local horizon for any given 
date or place, preferably in units of ecliptic longitude (lambda). 
Does a relatively straightforward algorithm exist for this problem? 

I have programming skills and a library of basic astronomical 
procedures for conversion between the various coordinate systems in 
use.



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