Astronomical Constants

Selected astronomical constants are given along with their associated references. Included are values used in the production of The Astronomical Almanac. In some cases, differing sources yield differing values; in those instances more than one value may be given.

The information is available as PDF and ASCII. The PDF requires a reader such as Acrobat.

 
  • 2009 Selected Astronomical Constants in PDF or ASCII
  • 2008 Selected Astronomical Constants in PDF or ASCII
  • 2007 Selected Astronomical Constants in PDF or ASCII
  • 1976 IAU Constants in PDF
The Astronomical Almanac Online! 2009