Celestial Mechanics

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WikidataQ184274 ScholiaQ184274 MaRDI QIDQ6684698

branch of astronomy that deals with the motions of objects in outer space

Raytraced image showing the concepts of inclination (i), longitude of the ascending node (Ω), argument of the periapsis (ω), and true anomaly (ν) for a "minor" object in an elliptic orbit around a larger object.

Description

Historically, celestial mechanics applies principles of physics (classical mechanics) to astronomical objects, such as stars and planets, to produce ephemeris data.



List of research problems

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_mechanics

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