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Rotational dynamics of irregularly shaped natural satellites

  • Wisdom J
The Astronomical Journal (1987) 94 1350
DOI: 10.1086/114573
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Abstract

All irregularly shaped natural satellites must tumble chaotically before being captured into synchronous rotation.

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Wisdom, J. (1987). Rotational dynamics of irregularly shaped natural satellites. The Astronomical Journal, 94, 1350. https://doi.org/10.1086/114573

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