gravitational keyholes

A form of gravitational keyhole — A tiny region of space where a planet's gravity would alter the orbit of a passing asteroid such that the asteroid would collide with that planet on a given future orbital pass.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of gravitational keyhole
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