Auto-marking of Celestial Target System based on Image-based Astrometry Engineering

Authors

  • Chanannaphat Kosithirantrakul Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand
  • Rungrit Anutarawiramkul Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand
  • Payungsak Kasemsumran Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand
  • Paween Khoenkaw Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand
  • Somchai Arayapitaya Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand
  • Panuwat Mekha Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Technology Digital Division, Office of University, Maejo University, 50290 Thailand Observatory Laboratory, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), 50180, Thailand

Keywords:

Celestial Object, 6 Orbital Elements, FITS file, Horizons

Abstract

The process of celestial object positioning is complex and time-consuming. Astronomers must choose objects of interest (asteroids or comets) and calculate precise orbital elements including eccentricity, inclination, longitude of ascending node, argument of perihelion, semi-major axis, and mean anomaly. These parameters are converted into right ascension and declination coordinates to determine exact positions, then recorded in FITS files. To streamline this process, a web application for automatic celestial object positioning has been developed. Users can upload FITS files to identify celestial objects, with the system generating annotated images showing object positions and relevant details. The system allows for easy downloading of FITS files and JPEG images for further analysis. Notably, it achieves an error rate below 0.0001% when compared to JPL Horizons, NASA's solar system data service.

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Published

2025-08-30

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2568): วารสารแม่โจ้เทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศและนวัตกรรม ปีที่ 11 ฉบับที่ 2 พฤษภาคม – สิงหาคม 2568

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Auto-marking of Celestial Target System based on Image-based Astrometry Engineering. MITIJ [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 30 [cited 2026 Aug. 17];11(2):250-75. Available from: https://ojs.mju.ac.th/ojs-system/article/view/425

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