celestial mechanics

celestial mechanics

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The science of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational forces.

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celestial mechanics

n

(Astronomy) the study of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational fields

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celes′tial mechan′ics

n.

the branch of astronomy that applies the laws of dynamics and gravitation to the motions of heavenly bodies.

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Noun

1.

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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Translations

Himmelsmechanik

meccanica celeste