Topic: Ecliptic Incline
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What is the inclination of ecliptic of Venus?
The inclination of the orbit of Venus to the ecliptic is 3.4 degrees. "The Solar System", Roman Smoluchowski, Scientific American Library, 1983, page 164 Read More »
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What is the approximate inclination of the moon's orbit to the ec...
Great question - although it does change slightly, the moons orbital path is approximately 5 degrees off the ecliptic plane. This explains why we do not have a solar eclipse once a month. Read More »
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Which planets planetary orbits have the greatest inclination with...
Pluto is the odd man out. -- Orbit with greatest eccentricity (0.249). -- Greatest orbital period (248 years). -- Lowest mean surface temperature ( -225 C ) -- Lowest mean orbital velocity (2.93 mi/sec) -- Smallest escape velocity (0.7 mi/s... Read More »
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Pluto 's orbit is exceptional in that its orbit makes an angle of 17(degrees). Read More »
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No not significantly. The change in pole star is due to the precession of the earth's axis, very much like a spinning top wobble. So the apparent motion of the moon will change but not against the background stars Read More »
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An eclipse, depending on its course. And very high tide as well. In general, it just means there's either a full moon or a new moon. (to Deep Blue... add that to the number 23 and see what you come up with ;) ) Read More »
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There would not be seasonal changes during the year. All areas would get 12 hours of sunlight every day throughout the year but the poles would still be colder than the equator. Heat transfer from the equator to the poles would become more ... Read More »
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44 degrees. The orbital inclination is an amazing 44 degrees. Until now Pluto held the record with 17 degrees and it was considered extremely inclined. It's no wonder nobody ever looked in its direction! Update April 2008: There is another ... Read More »
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The inclination of the plane of the ecliptic relative to the plane of the earth's equator is 23°27?8.26??; this angle is called the obliquity of the ecliptic. Read More »
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The elevation of the sun above the horizon is measured by the shadow cast by the gnomon, or the north polar distance is ascertained by the transit instrument for each day in the year. In either case the sun will be found to oscillate backwa... Read More »
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