Navigator's Sextant
Embark on a celestial exploration with the Navigator's Sextant API. Initially centered around the sun, this API provides a treasure trove of solar data, with plans to expand to other astronomical entities in the future. Users can harness accurate information about sunrise and sunset times, solar noon, and various twilight phases, all tailored to their specific timezone. The crown jewel of this…
Navigator's Sextant endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET |
Timezone /time |
Retrieve the time zone information for a specified geographical location. |
| GET |
Sunrise and Sunset /sun |
Retrieve the times of sunrise and sunset for a specified geographical location. |
| GET |
Solar Noon /noon |
btain the time of solar noon based on the sunrise and sunset times for a particular day. |
| GET |
Solar Position of the Sun /solar-position |
Obtain the solar position including azimuth and elevation for a specified geographical location and time. |
| GET |
Day Length /daylength |
Get the total duration of daylight based on the sunrise and sunset times for a specific day. |
| GET |
Twilight /twilight |
Acquire the times for various twilight phases including civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight for a specified geographical location. |
| GET |
Solar Position of the Sun (for Timeframe) /solar-position-for-range |
Get a batch of solar positioning data for a specified time range, geographical location, and time step, useful for visualizing solar movement over time. |