Concept information
Preferred term
Irregular satellites
Definition
- A satellite whose orbit around its planet is eccentric, inclined with respect to the equatorial plane, and relatively far from the planet. Strong solar perturbations cause the orbit to precess. (en)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Irregular moons (Solar system) (en)
- Irregular natural satellites (en)
Editorial note
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/2027
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