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Cygnus Documentation

Welcome to the documentation for Cygnus, a precision ephemeris generation application for astrological research.

What is Cygnus?​

Cygnus generates precise tables of planetary positions (ephemerides) over user-specified time ranges. It supports geocentric, heliocentric, and topocentric perspectives, with configurable time intervals, celestial body selections, and multiple output metrics. Cygnus is designed for astrologers and researchers who need accurate planetary position data.

Key Features​

  • Multiple Perspectives: Generate geocentric, heliocentric, or topocentric ephemerides
  • Aspect Ephemerides: Track angular relationships between celestial body pairs over time
  • Flexible Configuration: Select celestial bodies, metrics, date ranges, and time intervals
  • Preset System: Save and reuse common configurations across studies
  • Data Export: Export generated data to CSV for use in external applications
  • Cross-Platform: Available for Windows and macOS

Documentation Sections​

Browse the documentation using the sidebar to learn about:

  • Workspace Management: Create, open, save, and manage your workspaces
  • Ephemeris Studies: Create and configure different types of ephemeris studies
  • Study Management: Organize, generate, and manage your studies
  • Study Configuration: Configure date ranges, bodies, metrics, and other parameters
  • Data Grid and Results: View, navigate, and interact with generated data
  • Data Export: Export ephemeris data to CSV files
  • Presets: Save and apply reusable configuration presets
  • Application Settings: Customize defaults, manage locations, and configure themes

Getting Help​

  • Visit our website for more information
  • Use the Help > Documentation menu within Cygnus to access this site
  • Check the Application Settings section for configuration assistance