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celestial mechanics

/sɪˈlɛstɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/

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/sɪˈlɛstɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаздел астрономии, изучающий движения и гравитационные взаимодействия небесных тел, таких как планеты, луны, звезды и кометы, применяющий принципы физики и математики для прогнозирования их орбит и положений.

The branch of astronomy that deals with the motions and gravitational interactions of celestial bodies such as planets, moons, stars, and comets, applying principles of physics and mathematics to predict their orbits and positions.

  1. Study of celestial bodies' motionC1formal

    The branch of astronomy that deals with the motions and gravitational interactions of celestial objects such as planets, moons, and stars.

    ruИзучение движения небесных тел

    • Celestial mechanics explains why planets orbit the sun in elliptical paths.
    • Newton's laws of motion form the foundation of celestial mechanics.
    • Scientists use celestial mechanics to predict the trajectories of comets.