README.md

Stellarium .ssc example scripts

Stellarium can be used repeatably via ECMAScript .ssc scripts. Stellarium has been steadily enhancing scripting capabilities and general capabilities, so there's often a benefit to running a newer version of Stellarium.

Usage

From Stellarium, press F12 to open script load / run dialog.

Parameters

Here are a few relevant parameters.

FOV = field of view.

LabelMgr.deleteAllLabels()  // clear off any labels that clutter view
core.setDate("2000-01-23T04:45:15","utc",true)  // use UTC time
core.setTimeRate(0)  // do not advance time, pause at the specified time
StelMovementMgr.zoomTo(FOV_degrees, 0)  //0 disables zoom animation
core.setObserverLocation(lon, lat, alt_meters, 0, "myName")  // 0 disables move animation
core.moveToRaDecJ2000(RA,DEC,0)  // move to right ascension, declination :  0=without animation
core.setDiskViewport(false)  // use full window, not a simultated circular lens

Turn on azimuthal and equatorial grids:

GridLinesMgr.setFlagAzimuthalGrid(true)
GridLinesMgr.setFlagEquatorGrid(true)

Turn on constellation lines and labels

ConstellationMgr.setFlagLines(true)
ConstellationMgr.setFlagLabels(true)

Turn on compass cardinal points (NESW) and turn off landscape

LandscapeMgr.setFlagCardinalsPoints(true)
LandscapeMgr.setFlagLandscape(false)