The Planets are Weirdly in Sync - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)
Systems of moons orbiting planets and planets orbiting stars often synchronize the timing of their orbits so they complete their orbits in whole number relationships. How weird is that? Steve explains why by applying the magic of vectors ...See moreSystems of moons orbiting planets and planets orbiting stars often synchronize the timing of their orbits so they complete their orbits in whole number relationships. How weird is that? Steve explains why by applying the magic of vectors to their angular momentum. Then he has a bit more fun with some real resonances from out there in the universe. Written by David Foss See less