celestial-mechanics

Articles

  • Radiation pressurePressure exerted upon any surface exposed to electromagnetic radiation
  • Rotation around a fixed axisType of motion
  • Free-fall timeConcept in astrophysics
  • FlatteningMeasure of compression between circle to ellipse or sphere to an ellipsoid of revolution
  • FlatteningMeasure of compression between circle to ellipse or sphere to an ellipsoid of revolution
  • Binary systemTwo astronomical bodies which orbit each other
  • FlatteningMeasure of compression between circle to ellipse or sphere to an ellipsoid of revolution
  • FlatteningMeasure of compression between circle to ellipse or sphere to an ellipsoid of revolution
  • FlatteningMeasure of compression between circle to ellipse or sphere to an ellipsoid of revolution
  • Variation (astronomy)
  • Tidal lockingSituation in which an astronomical object's orbital period matches its rotational period
  • Shepherd moonSatellite associated with a planetary ring