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🔭 Stellar: Added Planetary Angular Size and Sensor Projection calculations#377

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@pozar87 pozar87 commented Mar 6, 2026

Added planetary size projection in pixels and angular diameter calculations to the apts library.

💡 What:

  • Implemented get_planet_angular_diameter in apts/utils/planetary.py using the high-precision formula δ = 2 ⋅ arcsin(R/D).
  • Added planetary_size_in_pixels to the OpticalPath class in apts/optics.py.
  • Conducted a data audit and updated the ZWO ASI224MC specifications with manufacturer-verified data (IMX224 sensor, 3.75µm pixels, 19.2ke- full well).
  • Mapped PLANET_RADII_KM using IAU 2015 Standards.

🎯 Why:
Astrophotographers need to know how large a planet will appear on their sensor to select the optimal focal length and Barlow lens. These additions provide precise projection data based on the real-time distance to the target.

📚 Source:

  • Formula: Guy Ottewell, 'Astronomical Companion'.
  • Data: IAU 2015 Resolution B3 on recommended nominal constants for fundamental astronomy.

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