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`sidereal.py`: A Python package for astronomical calculations

13.3. `RADec.altAz()`: Convert to horizon coordinates

For an RADec instance RD, this method returns the equivalent horizon coordinates for a given observer's position and time, as an AltAz instance.

RD.altAz(h, lat)

h: The hour angle of the celestial position.
lat: The observer's latitude in radians.

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sidereal.py: A Python package for astronomical calculations

13.3. RADec.altAz(): Convert to horizon coordinates

`sidereal.py`: A Python package for astronomical calculations

13.3. `RADec.altAz()`: Convert to horizon coordinates