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| − | # [[Motion]] in an [[Orbit|orbit]] opposite to the usual orbital direction of [[Celestial Body|celestial bodies]] within a given system. Specifically, of a[[Satellite|satellite]], motion in a direction opposite to the direction of [[rotation]] of the [[Primary|primary]]. | + | # [[Motion]] in an [[Orbit|orbit]] opposite to the usual orbital direction of [[Celestial Body|celestial bodies]] within a given system. Specifically, of a [[Satellite|satellite]], motion in a direction opposite to the direction of [[rotation]] of the [[Primary|primary]]. |
# The apparent motion of a [[planet]] westward among the [[star|stars]]. Also called ''[[retrogression]]. '' | # The apparent motion of a [[planet]] westward among the [[star|stars]]. Also called ''[[retrogression]]. '' | ||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 26 January 2009
Retrograde Motion
- Motion in an orbit opposite to the usual orbital direction of celestial bodies within a given system. Specifically, of a satellite, motion in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the primary.
- The apparent motion of a planet westward among the stars. Also called retrogression.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
