quasi-satellites

A form of quasi-satellite — An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite.

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Meanings

noun

alternative quasisatellites

  1. pluralplural of quasi-satellite.
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