SolarSystemDataRetriever FOR MAC

SolarSystemDataRetriever

SolarSystemDataRetriever is a free and open-source tool that works right from your terminal. It grabs and sorts data from the NASA JPL HORIZONS system, which is pretty awesome if you're into space stuff!

What is the NASA JPL HORIZONS System?

The NASA JPL HORIZONS system is like a super-smart online tool that gives you accurate orbital data for tons of objects in our solar system. We’re talking about planets, moons, asteroids, and even spacecraft!

A Common Challenge with Data Retrieval

If you’ve ever used the GUI of the HORIZONS system, you know it can be a bit of a hassle. You have to search for each object one at a time, set all the parameters, download the data, and then do it all over again for each item. That’s just way too much work if you need info on hundreds of objects.

How SolarSystemDataRetriever Helps You

This is where SolarSystemDataRetriever steps in! It helps automate this whole process so you can:

• Batch download raw orbital and physical data from the HORIZONS system for any list of objects.


• Parse and process that downloaded data and save relevant info in a nice CSV file.

Installation Instructions

If you're curious about how to get started with SolarSystemDataRetriever, there are detailed instructions available on how to install and use this utility on your Mac. You can check them out HERE.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

The best part? SolarSystemDataRetriever runs smoothly on any operating system that supports Java—so whether you're using Mac OS X, Windows, or Linux, you're good to go!