celestial mechanics

noun
UK: /sɪˈlestɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/
US: /səˈlestɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/

  1. The study of the motion of celestial objects, such as planets and stars, under the influence of gravity.

    1. Celestial mechanics helps us understand planet movements.
    2. Scientists use celestial mechanics to predict the paths of comets and asteroids.

  2. A branch of astronomy that deals with the application of classical mechanics to calculate and predict the positions and movements of celestial bodies.

    1. Celestial mechanics provides tools for understanding orbital behavior.
    2. The complexities of many-body interactions are central to research in celestial mechanics.

Synonyms

astrodynamics

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "celestial mechanics" in English means: The study of the motion of celestial objects, such as planets and stars, under the influence of gravity., A branch of astronomy that deals with the application of classical mechanics to calculate and predict the positions and movements of celestial bodies..

The phonetic transcription of "celestial mechanics" is /sɪˈlestɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/ in British English and /səˈlestɪəl mɪˈkænɪks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "celestial mechanics": astrodynamics.

Example usage of "celestial mechanics": "Celestial mechanics helps us understand planet movements.". More examples on the page.