Concept
Orbital Resonance
Bodies locked in a rational period ratio.
Two orbiting bodies exerting regular periodic gravitational influence due to small-integer period ratios, stabilising or destabilising orbits.
Overview
Two orbiting bodies exerting regular periodic gravitational influence due to small-integer period ratios, stabilising or destabilising orbits.
See also
Mean Motion Resonance
A whole-number ratio of orbital periods.
Impact Crater
Surface or geological feature found on planets, moons, or small bodies.
Simple Crater
Surface or geological feature found on planets, moons, or small bodies.
Complex Crater
Surface or geological feature found on planets, moons, or small bodies.
Peak Ring Basin
Surface or geological feature found on planets, moons, or small bodies.
Continuous Ejecta
Surface or geological feature found on planets, moons, or small bodies.