Difference between revisions of "Descending 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 descending node is where the object moves '''from the northern hemisphere to the southern'''. | + | The [[descending node]] is where the object moves '''from the northern hemisphere to the southern'''. |
| − | The symbol of the descending node is | + | The symbol of the [[descending node]] is �?'. |
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| + | see also: [[ascending node]], [[align orbital plane MFD]] | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 28 July 2005
An orbital node is one of the two points where an inclined orbit crosses a plane of reference.
The descending node is where the object moves from the northern hemisphere to the southern.
The symbol of the descending node is �?'.
see also: ascending node, align orbital plane MFD