https://github.com/pranjalco/iss-overhead-check
This project checks the position of the International Space Station (ISS) and, if it is overhead during dark hours, sends an automatic email notification to the user. The program utilizes APIs to fetch data and SMTP for email notifications.
https://github.com/pranjalco/iss-overhead-check
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This project checks the position of the International Space Station (ISS) and, if it is overhead during dark hours, sends an automatic email notification to the user. The program utilizes APIs to fetch data and SMTP for email notifications.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/pranjalco/iss-overhead-check
- Owner: pranjalco
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-01-11T16:59:50.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-16T17:02:09.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-16T18:39:53.732Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: api, automation, intermediate, programming, python, smtp, space
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 8.79 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# ISS Overhead Check
A script that checks the ISS position and, if it's overhead during dark hours, sends an email notification using APIs and SMTP.
## Author
Pranjal Sarnaik
## Features
- Fetches ISS location and compares it with user's coordinates.
- Calculates sunrise and sunset times.
- Sends email alerts when ISS is visible.
- Runs checks every minute.
## Level
Intermediate
## Tech Stack
Python | APIs | SMTP | Automation | Space Data
## How to Run
1. Clone the repo:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/pranjalco/iss-overhead-check.git
2. Run(Also install required libraries):
```bash
python app.py
**Created by Pranjal Sarnaik**
*Released under the MIT License*