Overview
This node fetches data from an Email API, specifically supporting the resource 'Astronomy Picture of the Day'. It allows users to retrieve astronomy-related images and information for a specified date. This can be useful for applications that want to display daily astronomy pictures or integrate such data into workflows.
Use Case Examples
- A user can set the resource to 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' and specify a date to get the astronomy image and details for that day.
- Automate daily retrieval of astronomy pictures to update a website or send in newsletters.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Resource | Selects the resource to interact with, here it is 'Astronomy Picture of the Day'. |
| Additional Fields | Allows specifying extra parameters for the request, such as the date for the Astronomy Picture of the Day. |
Output
JSON
date- The date of the astronomy picture.explanation- Description or explanation of the astronomy picture.hdurl- URL to the high-definition version of the astronomy picture.media_type- Type of media returned, e.g., image or video.service_version- Version of the service providing the data.title- Title of the astronomy picture.url- URL to the standard version of the astronomy picture.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authorization to access the Email API.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the API key is valid and has not expired to avoid authorization errors.
- Verify the date format is correct (ISO date string) when specifying the date parameter to prevent request failures.
- Check network connectivity and API endpoint availability if data retrieval fails.