celestial mechanics

noun

Meaning

The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction.

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Related words

celestial navigation(English)celestial object(English)three body problem(English)gravity well(English)binary system(English)system(English)ephemeris(English)axial tilt(English)

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