A semianalytical theory for the long-term motion of Pluto

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view Abstract Citations (18) References (16) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS A semianalytical theory for the long-term motion of Pluto. Nacozy, P. E. ; Diehl, R. E. Abstract The semianalytical approach to long-term solutions of resonant systems with three degrees of freedom, proposed by Giacaglia in 1965, is used to study the long-term motion of Pluto. The study takes into account the effects of Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus on the motion of Pluto. Modified periodic orbits of the third kind constitute the solutions; Pluto is found to librate about one of these periodic solutions. The long-term eccentricity, inclination, perihelion and librational amplitude of the planet are discussed. Publication: The Astronomical Journal Pub Date: May 1978 DOI: 10.1086/112231 Bibcode: 1978AJ.....83..522N Keywords: Long Term Effects; Orbit Calculation; Pluto (Planet); Solar Orbits; Dynamic Models; Eccentric Orbits; Gas Giant Planets; Neptune (Planet); Secular Variations; Three Body Problem; PLUTO; MOTION; MODELS; LIBRATIONS; ORBITS; DYNAMICS; Astronomy; Pluto; Orbit:Pluto full text sources ADS |