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Ephemeris Metric Selection

Select which positional metrics appear as columns in the generated ephemeris data grid. Each metric produces a column for every selected body.

Metrics List

In standard ephemeris studies, the Metrics list appears alongside the Bodies list in the configuration panel. In aspect studies, body metrics appear on the Body & Aspect Metrics tab under Body Metrics.

Metrics list showing available ephemeris metrics with checkboxes

Selecting and Deselecting Metrics

Right-click on any row in the Metrics list to open a context menu with options to select or deselect highlighted metrics.

Available Metrics

The following metrics are available for each selected body:

Metric (Ecliptic)Metric (Equatorial)Description
LongitudeRight AscPosition along the primary coordinate
Sign PositionSign PositionPosition expressed as sign and degree
LatitudeDeclinationPosition along the secondary coordinate
DistanceDistanceDistance from the coordinate origin
SpeedSpeedRate of motion along the primary coordinate
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Metric names automatically update when you change the reference plane between Ecliptic and Equatorial. For example, "Longitude" becomes "Right Asc" and "Latitude" becomes "Declination" when Equatorial is selected.

Initial Visibility vs. Calculated Data

Selecting or deselecting metrics before generation only affects which columns are initially visible in the data grid. All metrics are always calculated regardless of your selection. After generation, you can show or hide any column using the column visibility toggle.