Planets API

Status

Open to develop

Submitted

The Planets API Actor offers a comprehensive solution for accessing astronomical data about planets both within our solar system and beyond. By utilizing a standardized web scraping and data aggregation service, this Actor compiles detailed planetary information such as physical characteristics, orbital parameters, atmospheric composition, and discovery details from multiple authoritative astronomical databases and space agencies.

Key features

  • Real-time data retrieval: Access up-to-date information from NASA, ESA, and other space organizations.
  • Standardized JSON output: Ensures easy integration with various applications.
  • Broad support: Includes data for both solar system planets and confirmed exoplanets, with filtering capabilities.
  • Automated data validation: Guarantees accuracy and consistency of the information provided.

Target audience

This Actor is designed for astronomy educators creating educational content, mobile app developers building space-themed applications, researchers conducting comparative planetary studies, and science enthusiasts working on personal projects or websites. By eliminating the need to manually gather planetary data from scattered sources, this Actor provides always up-to-date information through automated scraping. It offers a reliable API endpoint for consistent data access, saving significant development time by delivering pre-structured astronomical data ready for immediate use in applications, presentations, or research projects.

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