Astronomy Oracle
Plan observing sessions and query deep-sky catalog data from OpenNGC while researching an astronomy app or educational agent.
Overview
Astronomy Oracle is a MCP server for the Idea phase that provides OpenNGC catalog data and observing session planning for agent-driven astronomy research.
What is this MCP server?
- 13,000+ astronomical objects sourced from OpenNGC catalog data
- Observing session planner tooling for agent-assisted astronomy workflows
- npm stdio package astronomy-oracle version 0.1.0
- Pairs with stargazing apps, club tools, and educational content pipelines
- 13,000+ objects from OpenNGC
- Package version 0.1.0
- Transport: stdio via npm identifier astronomy-oracle
Community signal: 1 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Early astronomy product ideas stall when agents cannot access structured deep-sky catalogs or realistic observing plans.
Who is it for?
Indie developers validating stargazing tools, educational agents, or hobby APIs that need catalog-backed research in Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Professional observatory scheduling at scale, real-time mount control, or teams that only need static constellation marketing copy.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After connecting the stdio MCP, you can research object lists, catalog fields, and session plans that inform prototypes and feature scope.
- Running Astronomy Oracle stdio MCP instance
- Research-backed object lists and catalog queries
- Draft observing session plans to inform product requirements
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Journey fit
Catalog and session-planning MCPs most often enter the journey in Idea when you validate scope against real object counts and observing constraints before building UI. Research fits astronomical catalog lookup and night-session planning that informs product specs—not production monitoring or ship-time security.
How it compares
Catalog and observing-planning data MCP, not a planetarium render skill or space-weather alerting service.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Astronomy Oracle for?
Solo builders and enthusiasts creating astronomy apps, bots, or content who want agents grounded in OpenNGC-style object data during research.
When should I use Astronomy Oracle?
Use it in Idea and early Validate when exploring catalog coverage, observing workflows, and feature lists before building star maps or APIs.
How do I add Astronomy Oracle to my agent?
Install the npm package astronomy-oracle, add it as a stdio MCP server in your agent client, and call the catalog and session planner tools during research sessions.