StarPointer
StarPointer API computes real-time telescope pointing angles for any celestial object from any location on Earth. Pass in your coordinates (latitude, longitude, elevation) and a target name, and get back the exact altitude (angle above the horizon) and azimuth (compass bearing) needed to point your telescope at that object right now or at any future/past time. 132,933 celestial objects…
3 subscribers
4 endpoints
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StarPointer endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GET |
/locate /locate |
Method: GET Path: /locate Parameters: target (required, string), lat (required, number), lon (required, number), elevation (optional, number), dt (optional, string) |
| GET |
/search /search |
Find objects by name to use with `/locate`. Method: GET Path: /search Parameters: q (required, string), limit (optional, number) |
| GET |
/stats /stats |
Returns the total number of objects available and data source information. |
| GET |
/health /health |
Health check |
StarPointer pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC | Free | 1 / minute |
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| PRO Recommended | $9.99 / month | 5 / second |
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| ULTRA | $29.99 / month | 10 / second |
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| MEGA | $99.99 / month | 20 / second |
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