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python-kanon 0.6.6

History of astronomy

This package provides a history of astronomy library. Current Features:

  • define standard positional numeral systems with standard arithmetics (BasedReal)

  • set your own precision contexts and algorithms on arithmetical operations (PrecisionContext)

  • keep track of all operations

  • build or import ancient astronomical tables

  • perform arithmetical and statistical operations

  • support for BasedReal values

  • define new calendar types

  • date conversions

  • collection of mathematical models used for all kinds of geocentric astronomical tables

Installation

Install python-kanon 0.6.6 as follows:

guix install python-kanon@0.6.6

Or install the latest version:

guix install python-kanon

You can also install packages in augmented, pure or containerized environments for development or simply to try them out without polluting your user profile. See the guix shell documentation for more information.