The discovery and orbit of Charon

Details The discovery and orbit of Charon The discovery and orbit of Charon

Oct 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980icar...44...38c&link_type=abstract

Icarus, vol. 44, Oct. 1980, p. 38-40.

Physics

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Charon, Orbital Elements, Planetary Orbits, Pluto (Planet), Space Observations (From Earth), Circular Orbits, Eclipses, Natural Satellites

Scientific paper

The observations leading to and confirming the discovery of 1978 P 1
(Charon) are examined. Tidal evolution theory and evidence based on the
light variation of Pluto indicate that the Pluto-Charon system is in
circular orbit with a synchronous revolution and rotation of both
bodies. Recent data support the expectation of eclipse events.

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