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% Compute the local time of the ascending node. The mean sun is computed using the Simon Newcomb equations which are also used in the Astronomal Almanac. The local time is just the difference between this mean sun angle and the right ascension of the ascending node. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Form: lt = LTAN( W, jD ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ Inputs ------ W (1,1) Right ascension of the ascending node jD (1,1) Julian date ------- Outputs ------- lt (1,1) Local time, in hours (0-24) --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Common: Time/JD2000 Common: Time/JDToMidnight
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