Celestial mechanics
Celestial mechanics is a division of astronomy dealing with the motions and gravitational effects of celestial objects. The field applies principles of physics, historically Newtonian mechanics, to astronomical objects such as stars and planets.
Related Topics:
Astronomy - Motion - Gravitation - Celestial object - Physics - Newtonian mechanics - Star - Planet
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It is distinguished from astrodynamics, which is the study of the creation of artificial satellite orbits.
Related Topics:
Astrodynamics - Orbits
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