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Origins of Regular and Irregular Satellites

Origins of Regular and Irregular Satellites. ASTR5830 March 21, 2013 12:30-1:45 pm. Regular vs. Irregular Satellites. Regular:. Irregular:. Exist in a large range of e and i . Typically, smaller. Thought to be captured from heliocentric orbit. Orbits extend to ~ 0.5 r H .

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