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Lagrangian point

Noun

Meaning

Lagrangian point (plural Lagrangian points)

(astrophysics) Alternative form of Lagrange point

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Hektor, like Achilles, belonged to the L 4 swarm ("ahead" of the planet in its orbit), whereas Patroclus was the first asteroid known to reside at the L 5 Lagrangian point ("behind" the planet). Source: Internet

In 2004, Benford proposed that the harmful effects of global warming could be reduced by the construction of a rotating Fresnel lens 1,000 kilometres across, floating in space at the Lagrangian point L1. Source: Internet

Simulations show that Jupiter trojans can follow even more complicated trajectories when moving from one Lagrangian point to another—these are called horseshoe orbits (currently no Jupiter Trojan with such an orbit is known). Source: Internet

The D-type asteroid, classified as a DU-subtype in the Tholen taxonomic scheme, orbits the Sun at a distance of 4.4–6.0 AU in the L 4 Lagrangian point of the Sun – Jupiter System once every 11 years and 10 months (4,337 days). Source: Internet

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