Minor Planet Center
Science & Math
Asterank.com Information
Auth
No Auth
HTTPS
No
CORS
Unknown
API URL
Common Use Cases
- •Integrate this API into your web or mobile application
- •Build data-driven dashboards and visualization tools
- •Create automated workflows using the API endpoints
Integration Guide
Review the API Documentation
Visit the official Minor Planet Center documentation to understand available endpoints, request formats, and response structures. Familiarize yourself with the API's rate limits and usage policies before integration.
No Authentication Required
Good news — Minor Planet Center does not require any authentication. You can start making API requests directly without registering for an API key or setting up OAuth credentials.
Note: No HTTPS Support
Minor Planet Center does not currently support HTTPS. Be cautious when transmitting sensitive data. Consider using a backend proxy with HTTPS to add a security layer for your users.
CORS Status Unknown — Test Before Use
The CORS status for Minor Planet Center is unknown. Test with a simple browser-based request to verify. If CORS is not supported, set up a backend proxy to handle requests server-side.
Implement and Test
Write your API integration code, start with a simple test request to verify connectivity. Implement proper error handling for network failures, rate limits, and invalid responses. Monitor your API usage to stay within any limits.
Code Examples
JavaScript / Fetch API:
// JavaScript example
fetch("http://www.asterank.com/mpc")
.then(response => {
if (!response.ok) {
throw new Error(`HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
}
return response.json();
})
.then(data => {
console.log("API response:", data);
})
.catch(error => {
console.error("Error fetching from Minor Planet Center:", error);
});Python / Requests:
# Python example
import requests
response = requests.get("http://www.asterank.com/mpc")
if response.status_code == 200:
data = response.json()
print("API response:", data)
else:
print(f"Error: {response.status_code}")