Month: March 2021

  • Plotting Orbits – Part 1

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    Using the orbital equation it is possible to plot the orbits of planets, moons and other objects to a reasonable degree of precision, this however only works for visualising orbits that are relatively stable or at an instant in time. Accurate orbit data (ephemeris) can be obtained from NASA JPL Horizons system, in this case…