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Hadley Mission Control

Hadley Mission Control is a real-time astronomical observation and telescope control interface built with LÖVE. This tool is specifically calibrated for the Hadley 114/900 Newtonian Reflector. It synchronizes live ephemeris data with your local observation site to provide high-precision positioning for celestial bodies.

The interface includes a simulated eyepiece view that accounts for Newtonian inversion and magnification math based on your specific equipment configuration.

Features

  • Horizons API Integration: Asynchronous fetching of topocentric coordinates from NASA/JPL.
  • Optics Simulation: Real-time magnification and True Field of View (TFOV) calculation.
  • Newtonian Inversion: 180-degree image rotation simulation to match physical eyepiece output.
  • Planisphere Mapping: Live altitude/azimuth grid with cardinal direction markers and targeting overlays.
  • Night Mode: Luminance-to-Red channel filtering for dark-site preservation.
  • Coordinate Synchronization: Automated observer location via IP-API.

Controls

Navigation

  • TAB: Toggle between the Observer Log and Equipment Specifications.
  • Mouse Click: Select a celestial body from the sidebar to track.
  • N: Toggle Night Mode (Red Filter).
  • R: Reset time offset to current UTC.

Time & Optics

  • Left/Right Arrows: Offset time by +/- 1 hour.
  • [+]/[-] Keys: Increment/Decrement eyepiece focal length (scales FOV live).

Technical Implementation

Threading

Network requests to NASA's Horizons system are handled in a separate thread to prevent UI blocking during data fetch cycles.

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