Procedure for the Determination of Orbits of Astronomical Bodies.

Birnbaum, David

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Procedure for the Determination of Orbits of Astronomical Bodies

Birnbaum, David

American Journal of Physics, 45, 2, 135-137, Feb 77

Presents a procedure for finding the elements of the orbit of an astronomical object from three or more observations. From a set of assumed elements an ephemeris is calculated and compared to the observations. (MLH)

Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematical Applications, Physics, Science Education, Space Sciences

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