Util.NowLST() Method

Return current local apparent sidereal time

Syntax

Util.NowLST([Longitude])

The method syntax has these parts:

Part Description
Longitude (Double) the geodetic longitude of the site, degrees (default = configured site longitude)
Return (Double) the local apparent sidereal time, hours

Remarks

This is the current local mean sidereal time adjusted for precession and nutation, and is therefore suitable for telescope pointing applications.