The use of the Laplace method in the theory of Iapetus' motion
Abstract
The Laplace method is used to calculate perturbations in the coordinates of Iapetus, taking into account both long-period and secular perturbations due to Saturn's oblateness and the gravitational attracting forces of the sun, Titan, Rhea, and Dione, as well as short-period perturbations due to the sun and Titan. A numerical analysis of the findings obtained is presented.
- Publication:
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Astronomicheskii Zhurnal
- Pub Date:
- December 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989AZh....66.1311G
- Keywords:
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- Iapetus;
- Laplace Equation;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Perturbation;
- Saturn (Planet);
- Dione;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Rhea (Astronomy);
- Secular Variations;
- Sun;
- Titan;
- Astronomy