Astronomy Oracle MCP Server

Overview

Astronomy Oracle is a specialized MCP server designed for astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts, providing comprehensive astronomical data and observing session planning capabilities through AI assistants.

Features

• Deep-Sky Object Catalog: Access to 13,000+ objects from OpenNGC
• Visibility Calculations: Deterministic visibility computations for celestial objects
• Rise/Transit/Set Times: Accurate calculations for object observation timing
• Altitude/Azimuth Data: Precise positional data for sky objects
• Observing Session Planner: AI-powered session planning for optimal observations
• Accurate Astronomical Data: Verified catalog data for scientific use

Data Sources

• OpenNGC catalog (13,000+ deep-sky objects)
• Astronomical calculations based on standard algorithms
• Coordinate transformations and time systems

Use Cases

• Planning astronomical observing sessions
• Finding optimal viewing times for celestial objects
• Educational astronomy projects
• Amateur astronomy automation
• Astrophotography planning
• Telescope automation and control
• Astronomy research and data analysis

Calculations Provided

• Object visibility from given location and time
• Rise, transit, and set times
• Altitude and azimuth coordinates
• Optimal viewing periods
• Object separation and proximity

Target Audience

• Amateur astronomers
• Professional observatories
• Astrophotographers
• Astronomy educators and students
• Planetarium software developers

Pricing

Free and open-source for astronomical community.