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I'm writing a program that models objects in our solar system in 3D with lots of functionality. (Senor Project in Computer Engineering), since a lot of time an effort has gone into this software so far, I'd like to implement the most accurate details to configure several objects.
By objects, I mean planets, satellites, and dwarf planets. Comets would by interesting too.
On wikipedia, I found it hard to copy the data each page by page, not to mention some things are not filled out, (inclination is set to ecliptic / sun's equator).
On nasa, i haven't found any good tables, yet (confusing to navigate).
Since this is the astronomy forums, perhaps anyone has an idea of a good source?
Again, I am not an astronomer, but I love space and guided my project to this (I do know some astronomy to calculate the planetary motion).
Thanks in advance! When I finish my program, perhaps I can share it with all. It won't be as near as good as Universe Sandbox or anything, but it is in a different way, a simulation.
By objects, I mean planets, satellites, and dwarf planets. Comets would by interesting too.
On wikipedia, I found it hard to copy the data each page by page, not to mention some things are not filled out, (inclination is set to ecliptic / sun's equator).
On nasa, i haven't found any good tables, yet (confusing to navigate).
Since this is the astronomy forums, perhaps anyone has an idea of a good source?
Again, I am not an astronomer, but I love space and guided my project to this (I do know some astronomy to calculate the planetary motion).
Thanks in advance! When I finish my program, perhaps I can share it with all. It won't be as near as good as Universe Sandbox or anything, but it is in a different way, a simulation.