Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Dec 1983
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Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 275, Dec. 15, 1983, p. L77-L79.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
10
Celestial Mechanics, Planetary Orbits, Quadrupoles, Solar Rotation, Terrestrial Planets, Earth (Planet), Icarus Asteroid, Mercury (Planet), Orbital Elements, Venus (Planet)
Scientific paper
The orbital planes of the planets do not coincide with the Sun's rotational equator. This should be taken into account when calculating the effect of the Sun's quadrupole moment of mass on the planetary orbits. With the current planetary data and a recent value of J2, the differences between the exact results and the results of the equations using the approximation of coincident planes are not significant. However, they may well become significant should the accuracy of the planetary data improve or a larger value of J2 be found.
Campbell Lachlan
Moffat John W.
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