CelestialSystem.GetPositionAtEpoch(TimeSpan) Method

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Description

Returns the X, Y, Z components of the state of the CelestialSystem's barycenter in the ICRF, using the ReferenceBody as the origin.

 

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

CelestialSystem.GetPositionAtEpoch(

TimeSpan epoch)

 

 

Arguments

epoch

Description:

The epoch at which to evaluate the system.

 

 

 

Return Value

Type:

Array of number (size = 3)

Units:

km

 

 

The position of the CelestialSystem's barycenter.

 

Syntax

myArray1 = myCelestialSystem1.GetPositionAtEpoch(myTimeSpan1);

 

 

See also

CelestialSystem Object

Rotating-Pulsating Systems Guide