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celestial mechanics

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celestial mechanics
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The science of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational forces.
celestial mechanics
The science of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational forces. See more at Kepler's laws of planetary motionrelativity
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Noun1.celestial mechanics - the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies
astronomy, uranology - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
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This fictitious dialog seeks to open the investigation of the history of celestial mechanics by allowing seminal historic participants to discuss their ideas with others who may have predated or postdated them by a millennium or more.
The cosmos corner by Davis, Laurie / Academic Exchange Quarterly
If the laws of celestial mechanics make it possible for an object to stay fixed in the sky, might it not be possible to lower a cable down to the surface and so establish an elevator system linking earth to space?
Ribbon to the stars: pushing the space elevator closer to reality by Cowen, Ron / Science News
``It has to do with celestial mechanics where the earth is in its orbit, where the moon is in its monthly cycle around the earth and where we are in relation to the sun,'' he said.
SOLAR ECLIPSE IS SOUTHLAND STOCKING STUFFER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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