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validate_declination

celestial_core::angle

Function validate_declination 

Source 
pub fn validate_declination(
    angle: Angle,
    beyond_pole: bool,
) -> Result<Angle, AstroError>
Expand description

Validates declination angle.

  • beyond_pole = false: standard range [-90°, +90°]
  • beyond_pole = true: extended range [-180°, +180°] for GEM pier-flipped observations

The extended range supports the TPOINT beyond-the-pole convention where German Equatorial Mounts use Dec values from 90° to 180° for pier-flipped observations.