Where can I get a computer readable copy of Brown's Lunar Theory?

Brown's Lunar Theory approximates the orbit of the Moon by an orbital model containing over 1000 terms. I do not know, off hand, where to get a copy of this model but no doubt the US Naval Observatory uses this model or its successor to compute the annual lunar ephemeris. You might consider asking them by visiting the US Naval Observatory web site and contacting the webmaster.


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald
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