AstronomyAPI is a web API for retrieving astronomical information including data about celestial bodies, moon phases, planet positions, star charts, and astronomical events for a given location and time. The API provides developers with access to celestial body positions, astronomical event data, star chart generation, moon phase imagery, and deep space object search capabilities for any geographic location and date/time combination.
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- Astronomy, Celestial Data, Space, Moon Phases, Star Charts
- Created: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2026-04-19
The Astronomy API provides access to astronomical data including celestial body positions, moon phases, planet positions, star charts, astronomical events, and deep space object search for any location and time. Endpoints cover bodies, positions, events, studio image generation, star charts, moon phase imagery, and search for stars and deep space objects.
Human URL: https://docs.astronomyapi.com/
- Astronomy, Moon, Planets, Star Charts
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Celestial Body Positions | Retrieve real-time and historical positions of celestial bodies including planets, moons, and other astronomical objects for any geographic location and date/time. |
| Astronomical Events | Access data on celestial events such as eclipses, conjunctions, and other notable astronomical occurrences for a given body and date range. |
| Star Chart Generation | Generate customizable star charts as images for any sky position, date, and observer location for use in applications and publications. |
| Moon Phase Imagery | Generate moon phase images showing the illumination and appearance of the moon for any given date and location. |
| Deep Space Object Search | Search for stars and deep space objects by name or catalog designation to retrieve positional and descriptive data. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Astronomy Education Apps | Developers build educational astronomy applications that display real-time planet positions, star charts, and moon phases for learners and enthusiasts. |
| Observation Planning Tools | Amateur astronomers use the API to plan observing sessions by retrieving celestial body positions and upcoming astronomical events for their location. |
| Astrology and Horoscope Applications | Astrology apps integrate the Astronomy API for accurate planetary position data to power birth chart calculations and transit predictions. |
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mobile Astronomy Apps | Mobile applications integrate the Astronomy API to provide real-time sky data and star chart overlays for stargazing experiences. |
| Planetarium Software | Planetarium and sky simulation software integrates celestial body position data from the Astronomy API for accurate sky rendering. |
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