CelestialObject.GetPositionAtEpoch(Variable) Method

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Description

Returns the X, Y, Z components of the state of the CelestialObject in the ICRF, referenced from the CentralBody.

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

CelestialObject.GetPositionAtEpoch(

Variable epoch)

Arguments

epoch
Description:	The epoch at which the CelestialObject's state is evaluated.

Return Value

Type:	Array of number (size = 3)
Units:	km

Returns a three-element Array containing the position of the Celestial Object, referenced to the ICRF.

Syntax

myArray1 = myCelestialObject1.GetPositionAtEpoch(myVariable1);