Perihel

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Pelihelion

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Calculatas the date of the next perihelion

 

function NextPerihel(date:TDateTime): TDateTime;

 

Description

Calculates the date of the pehihel after the given date. The Perihelion is the minimal distance of the earth from the eun.

 

Reference

This function is based upon chapter 38 (37) of "Astronomical Algorithms".