Orbits in Space: Lagrangian points

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Title:

Orbits in Space: Lagrangian points

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sorbit.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: Authored and curated by David P. Stern, these pages explore orbits and the "Lagrangian points", where objects will orbit the sun with the same period as the earth. This has applications for solar monitoring spacecraft. The three sections derive the equilibrium properties of Lagrangian points: the calculations only involve algebra and trig, but are rather lengthy. This is a nice introduction to these rather complex theories of orbits in space. Translations to French and (in part) Spanish are also provided.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Universe. Space. Space sciences
Science -- Astronomy -- Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics
Science -- Astronomy -- Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics -- Calculation of orbits
Science -- Astronomy -- Theoretical astronomy and celestial mechanics -- Calculation of orbits -- Kepler's laws

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Space sciences

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Newton's laws of motion
Astronomy -- Planets

Date Issued:

2006-03-27

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Student Guide

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
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Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English
French
Spanish

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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