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AstroAcademia: Orbital Mechanics, Gravity & Kepler's Laws

Real-time astrophysics simulator demonstrating Kepler's planetary laws, eccentric orbits, Hohmann orbital transfer trajectories, gravitational escape velocity, and exoplanet transit photometry.

Governing Laws & Scientific Principles: Kepler's Three Laws, Newton's Universal Gravitation, and Hohmann Orbital Transfer Dynamics.

Target Educational Curriculum: High School, AP Physics, STEM College Undergraduate

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AstroAcademia: 3D Solar System & Celestial Mechanics

Educational & Scientific Guide

🔬 Scientific & Physical Foundations

3D Solar System simulator numerically integrating Kepler three laws and Newton universal gravitation.

🕹️ User & Experimentation Guide

Drag to orbit the 3D viewport, select celestial bodies, and adjust simulation time scale.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why are orbits elliptical?

Satisfies angular momentum conservation under central inverse-square gravitational fields.

What is 1 Astronomical Unit (AU)?

Mean Earth-Sun orbital distance, approximately 149.6 million kilometers.

What does Kepler Third Law predict?

That orbital period squared is proportional to semi-major axis cubed (T² ∝ a³).

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#1.According to Kepler's 2nd Law, where does a planet reach its highest orbital speed?

#2.If an exoplanet orbits a Sun-like star at a semi-major axis a = 4 AU, what is its orbital period T?

#3.If a planet has twice Earth's mass and the same radius, how does its escape velocity change?

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