Astro Navigation
Calculates optimal interplanetary travel routes, considering celestial mechanics and fuel efficiency, displayed visually.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add astro-navigation npx -- -y @trustedskills/astro-navigation
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"astro-navigation": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/astro-navigation"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides AI agents with capabilities related to celestial navigation and astronomical calculations. It allows agents to determine position based on star sightings, calculate planetary positions, and understand basic concepts of astrometry. The agent can also provide information about constellations and other astronomical phenomena.
When to use it
- Simulating space missions: Use the skill to accurately model navigation for a virtual spacecraft or astronaut.
- Educational applications: Help users learn about astronomy, celestial mechanics, and historical navigation techniques.
- Worldbuilding & storytelling: Generate realistic astronomical conditions and navigational challenges for fictional settings.
- Historical research: Recreate calculations used by navigators throughout history.
Key capabilities
- Star sighting position determination
- Planetary position calculation
- Constellation identification
- Astrometry basics understanding
Example prompts
- "Calculate the altitude of Polaris from a latitude of 34 degrees North."
- "What constellations are visible in the night sky tonight?"
- "How would a navigator have determined their longitude using lunar distances in the 18th century?"
Tips & gotchas
The skill's accuracy depends on the quality and completeness of astronomical data available to the underlying AI model. Complex calculations may require iterative prompting or breaking down into smaller steps.
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