mars_time.find_aphelion#
- mars_time.find_aphelion(mars_year: int) MarsTime [source]#
Find the MarsTime of aphelion for a given Mars year.
- Parameters:
mars_year (int) – The Mars year. Must be between -99 and 99.
- Returns:
The time of aphelion for the given Mars year.
- Return type:
See also
find_perihelion
Find perihelion for a given Mars year.
Notes
This algorithm works by numerically finding where the solar longitude is changing least rapidly with time.
Examples
Find aphelion for Mars year 33
>>> import mars_time >>> mars_time.find_aphelion(33) MarsTime(year=33, sol=151.21)