The Kepler Problem: Orbit Cones and Cylinders
Classical Physics
2012-01-24 v1
Abstract
Planetary orbits, being conic sections, may be obtained as the locus of intersection of planes and cones. The planes involved are familiar to anyone who has studied the classical Kepler problem. We focus here on the cones.
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@article{arxiv.1201.4713,
title = {The Kepler Problem: Orbit Cones and Cylinders},
author = {Terry R. McConnell},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.4713},
year = {2012}
}