LTAN:

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% Compute the local time of the ascending node.
 The mean sun is computed using the Simon Newcomb equations which are also
 used in the Astronomal Almanac. The local time is just the difference
 between this mean sun angle and the right ascension of the ascending
 node. 

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   Form: 
   lt = LTAN( W, jD )
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   Inputs
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   W    (1,1)  Right ascension of the ascending node
   jD   (1,1)  Julian date 

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   Outputs
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   lt   (1,1)  Local time, in hours (0-24)

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Children:

Common: Time/JDToMidnight

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