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15.5.156 ee00b

ee00b(jdtt)

[SOFA] Returns the equation of the equinoxes compatible with IAU 2000 resolutions but using the truncated nutation model IAU 2000B, for the specified TT Julian Date jdtt. The returned value has the same dimensions as the parameter and is measured in radians.

Greenwich apparent sidereal time (gast) is equal to Greenwish mean sidereal time (gmst) plus the equation of the equinoxes.

See also: Astronomical Coordinate Calculations