I Is Stellarium More Accurate Than VSOP87?

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Stellarium's accuracy in time is a topic of discussion, particularly in relation to the VSOP87 model. It is noted that Stellarium can utilize various ephemerides, including VSOP87, DE430, and DE431, which may enhance its precision. Users are curious whether Stellarium adds additional value or merely relies on VSOP87 data. A reference link was provided for further exploration of Stellarium's accuracy. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding the sources of data used in astronomical software.
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How accurate is stellarium in time? Does it add something more to VSOP87 or it just uses it ?
 
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