Subject: Elliptical orbits
Date: Sun Apr 28 17:49:56 1996
Posted by: Dave Beck
Grade level: teacher/prof
School/Organization: William Konkin Elementary School
City: Burns Lake State/Province: B.C.
Country: Canada
Area of science: Astronomy
Message:
How are planets or comets kept in elliptical orbits?
Do they travel faster in different parts of their orbit?
Are elliptical orbits "stable" or does their shape
change over time?
Thanks for your help.
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