Earth

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Earth
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Earth in Orbiter
Designation
Name Earth
Reference body Sun
Number of satellites 1
Physical parameters*
Mass 5.974×1024 kg
Mean Radius 6.371×106 m
Gravitational moments J2=1082.6269×10-6
J3=-2.51×10-6
J4=-1.6×10-6
J5-0.15×10-6
Siderial day 8.616×104 s
Orbital period 3.159×107 s
(365.625 days)
Obliquity of ecliptic 23.44°
Atmosphere Yes
Atmosphere*
Atmosphere model J71G
Surface Pressure 101.3 KPa
Surface Density 1.225 kg/m3
Specific gas constant 286.91 J/(K kg)
Specific heat ratio 1.40
Osculating elements (ecliptic frame)*
Semi-major axis 1.4971×1011 m
Eccentricity 0.015958
Inclination
Longitude of ascending node 141.13°
Longitude of periapsis 103.41°
Mean Longitude 260.75°
Ecliptic position from primary*
Longitude 261.444°
Latitude 0.003°
Radial distance 1.519×1011 m
Note *Elements given are from Orbiter 2016

Earth is the planet we live on. It is the third planet from the Sun. It is the only planet known to have life on it. Lots of scientists think the earth formed around 4.5 billion years ago. It is one of four rocky planets on the inside of the Solar System. The other three are Mercury, Venus and Mars.

Natural satellites

See also

External links

Earth at Wikipedia


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