Computer Astrology, Astrological Software, and Uranian Astrology. This archival document is a complete issue of Matrix Magazine (Issue VII, 1980), edited by Michael and Margaret Erlewine. The magazine focuses on technical, mathematical, and computer-assisted astrology during the early microcomputer era. Key features include James Neely’s derivation of orbital elements for Transneptunian planets (Cupido, Hades, Zeus, Kronos, Apollon, Admetos, Vulkanus, and Poseidon); Michael Erlewine’s complete BASIC natal horoscope program code; Mark Pottenger’s algorithms and source code for Astro-Geography/AstroCartoGraphy and Fixed Star comparisons; Dwight William Johnson’s mathematical method for computing planetary hours; and an introduction to the hand-held ASTEK I astrological computer. The issue also includes the presentation of the 1980 Johndro Award to Neil F. Michelsen, discussions on micrographics for document storage, dot-matrix custom astrological glyph design, and the complete schedule for the first Astrological Conference on Techniques (A.C.T.).
Table of Contents
Front Cover – THE 1980 JOHNDRO AWARD
Page 1 NEWS, NEWS, NEWS
Page 4 BASIC BITS
Page 6 ORBITAL ELEMENTS FOR THE TRANSNEPTUNIANS – James Neely
Page 13 MATRIX HOROSCPE PROGRAM IN BASIC – Michael Erlewine
Page 22 ABOUT PRINTERS – Charles Jayne
Page 23 CONVERSATIONAL MATH – Buz Overbeck
Page 26 DOT-MATRIX ASTROGLYPHS – Michael Erlewine
Page 32 INTRODUCTION TO MICROGRAPHICS – Charles P. Jones
Page 32 ON ASTRO-GEOGRAPHY – Mark Pottenger
Page 33 FIXED STAR PROGRAM – Mark Pottenger
Page 47 ASTEK I: ASTRO-COMPUTER – Fairbairn & Wesenberg
Page 49 PLANETARY HOURS & DAY OF WEEK – Dwight G. Johnson
Page 54 THE FIRST A.C.T. – Edito
Page 55 A.C.T. SCHEDULE – Editor
Page 60 ADZ