true anomaly (Q6449)
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angular parameter that defines the position of a body moving along a Keplerian orbit; angle between the direction of periapsis and the current position of the body, as seen from the main focus of the ellipse (the point around which the object orbits)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | true anomaly |
angular parameter that defines the position of a body moving along a Keplerian orbit; angle between the direction of periapsis and the current position of the body, as seen from the main focus of the ellipse (the point around which the object orbits) |