---
title: "Fixed star catalogue"
method: GET
path: "/fixed-stars/catalog"
tags: ["Aspects & Points"]
---

# Fixed star catalogue

`GET /fixed-stars/catalog`

The star names this API accepts, from Swiss Ephemeris `fixstars.cat`: traditional name, Bayer nomenclature, constellation and magnitude, with the 36-star astrological default set flagged. Optional `?maxMagnitude=` trims to the bright end. Static lookup, no chart needed.

## Response `200`

Successful calculation

- object
  - `ok` boolean
  - `data` object
    - `count` number, nullable
    - `total` number, nullable
    - `defaultSetSize` number, nullable
    - `maxMagnitude` object, nullable
    - `source` string, nullable
    - `stars` object[], nullable
      - `name` string, nullable
      - `traditionalName` string, nullable
      - `nomenclature` string, nullable
      - `constellation` string, nullable
      - `magnitude` number, nullable
      - `default` boolean, nullable

## Other responses

- `400` — Validation error
- `401` — Missing or invalid API key

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