Difference between revisions of "Ascending node"
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| − | An orbital node is one of the two points where an inclined orbit crosses a plane of reference. | + | An [[orbital node]] is one of the two points where an [[inclination|inclined]] [[orbit]] crosses a [[plane of reference]]. |
| − | The ascending node is where the object moves '''from the southern hemisphere to the northern'''. | + | The [[ascending node]] is where the object moves '''from the southern hemisphere to the northern'''. |
| − | The symbol of the ascending node is �??. | + | The symbol of the [[ascending node]] is �????. |
see also: [[descending node]], [[align orbital plane MFD]] | see also: [[descending node]], [[align orbital plane MFD]] | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 28 July 2005
An orbital node is one of the two points where an inclined orbit crosses a plane of reference.
The ascending node is where the object moves from the southern hemisphere to the northern.
The symbol of the ascending node is �????.
see also: descending node, align orbital plane MFD