1 // stars.hxx -- model the stars
3 // Written by Durk Talsma. Originally started October 1997, for distribution
4 // with the FlightGear project. Version 2 was written in August and
5 // September 1998. This code is based upon algorithms and data kindly
6 // provided by Mr. Paul Schlyter. (pausch@saaf.se).
8 // Separated out rendering pieces and converted to ssg by Curt Olson,
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29 #ifndef _SG_STARS_HXX_
30 #define _SG_STARS_HXX_
38 ssgTransform *stars_transform;
39 ssgSimpleState *state;
52 // initialize the stars structure
53 ssgBranch *build( int num, sgdVec3 *star_data, double star_dist );
55 // repaint the planet magnitudes based on current value of
56 // sun_angle in degrees relative to verticle (so we can make them
57 // relatively dimmer during dawn and dusk
58 // 0 degrees = high noon
59 // 90 degrees = sun rise/set
60 // 180 degrees = darkest midnight
61 bool repaint( double sun_angle, int num, sgdVec3 *star_data );
63 // reposition the stars for the specified time (GST rotation),
64 // offset by our current position (p) so that it appears fixed at
65 // a great distance from the viewer.
66 bool reposition( sgVec3 p, double angle );
70 #endif // _SG_STARS_HXX_