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Defined by the American astronomer George William Hill.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hill sphere
Today it means: The region in which a given astronomical body dominates the attraction of satellites. Full definition →
Today it means: The region in which a given astronomical body dominates the attraction of satellites. Full definition →
Defined by the American astronomer George William Hill.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.