Mean longitude - Definition and Overview

In astrodynamics or celestial dynamics mean longitude of an orbiting body is ..

Calculation

In astrodynamics mean longitude <math>L\,<math> can be calculated as follows:

<math>L=M + \bar{\omega}\,<math>

where:

• <math>M\, <math> is orbit's mean anomaly,
• <math>\bar{\omega}\,<math> is longitude of the orbit's periapsis.

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