Open Ephemeris API
Overview
Sub-arcsecond planetary positions, natal charts, transits, and Human Design from NASA JPL DE440
Open Ephemeris is a science & math API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- API key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Science & Math
Questions
Does the Open Ephemeris API need an API key?
Yes. The Open Ephemeris API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.
Can I call the Open Ephemeris API from the browser?
Not directly. The Open Ephemeris API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.
Does the Open Ephemeris API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Open Ephemeris API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Open Ephemeris API?
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