Desarrollo del software "SAGITARIO" para la determinación de órbitas de cuerpos celestes dentro del sistema solar

Abstract

Through the use of astronomical observations, made with angular reading equipment (Azimuth and height h) and accuracy of seconds of degree (arc) can be determined coordinates of celestial bodies, such as planets, comets, asteroids, ETC. Inside the solar system. These bodies, which present movements around stars, in our case “the sun”, are governed by physical parameters, which we call "celestial mechanics". These movements can be determined, realizing established processes, finding the Kepler elements, and applying them to the calculation of orbits, in which physical properties of each celestial body are taken into account. These observations take place in the city of Bogota, and have as data source, observations of the planet Jupiter, visible in the sky as one of the brightest points at night. Being highly accurate values, they are implemented in a programmed routine, called in this case "SAGITTARIO", which delivers specific data of the celestial bodies.