celestial mechanics
Celestial mechanics is the branch of physics that focuses on understanding the motion of celestial objects, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, under the influence of gravitational forces and other factors. It involves studying orbital dynamics, gravitational interactions, and the laws of motion to predict and explain the behavior of these celestial bodies.
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Related Concepts (24)
- astrodynamics
- celestial coordinates
- galileo galilei
- gravitational fields
- inertial frames of reference
- kepler's laws of planetary motion
- lagrange points
- n-body problem
- newton's law of universal gravitation
- nutation
- orbital dynamics
- orbital elements
- orbital maneuvers
- periodic orbits
- perturbation theory
- poincaré maps
- poincaré section
- precession
- roche limit
- satellite orbits
- solar system dynamics
- three-body problem
- tidal forces
- two-body problem
Similar Concepts
- astrophysics
- atmospheric physics
- celestial bodies
- celestial bodies (stars, planets, moons)
- celestial events
- celestial mechanics and canonical transformations
- chaos in celestial mechanics
- classical mechanics
- equilibrium points in celestial mechanics
- galilean relativity
- hamiltonian mechanics
- lagrangian mechanics
- myths about celestial bodies
- orbital mechanics
- solar physics