MoonDiameter

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Moon diameter

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Calculates the diameter of the moon

 

function Moon_Diameter(date:TDateTime): extended;

 

Description

Calculates the angular diameter of the moon. The value is given in angular seconds (1/3600 degrees).

 

The angular size is reciprocal to zhe distance of the moon.

 

Reference

This function is based upon chapter 47 (45) of "Astronomical Algorithms".