giant.scripts.generate_sample_data.sun_position

giant.scripts.generate_sample_data.sun_position(date)

Return the a priori inertial location of the sun.

Note

This is just a simulation position, it has not real physical correspondence

Parameters:

date (datetime) – the date the position is requested

Returns:

the position vector from the SSB to the sun in the inertial frame

Return type:

ndarray