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 - Galactic Exploration Catalog - 
Revision for Gravitational Nightmare

Previous Revision, by LCU No Fool Like One [2023-06-17 12:36:15]Selected revision, by LCU No Fool Like One [2023-06-17 14:24:39]
DISCOVERER
NAME
Gravitational NightmareGravitational Nightmare
SYSTEMNAME
Drojia XK-D c26-0Drojia XK-D c26-0
CATEGORY
Planetary FeaturesPlanetary Features
CATEGORY 2
REGION
Inner Orion SpurInner Orion Spur
LATITUDE
LONGITUDE
CALLSIGN
SUMMARY
A set of five close orbiting bodies which frequently align for stunning views, and two of which regularly collide.A set of five close orbiting bodies which frequently align for stunning views, and two of which regularly collide.
DESCRIPTION

This system contains a number of scientifically and visually interesting elements. Bodies 2, 3, 3 a, 3 b and 4 co-orbit in a tight-knit formation to provide some stunning views.

Moons 3 a and 3 b regularly collide. Although the differing inclinations mean some collisions are only fleeting, this pair collides every 31.5 hours. As of 3308-09-14, these are the most frequent known recurring colliders.

Schedule of Collisions

Schedule of Collisions

Of particular scientific interest is the fact that moon 3 b orbits its parent closer and faster than 3 a does. 3 b orbits with a semi major axis of 13,575 km and an orbital period of 2h 17m, whilst 3 a is at 14,273km and a period of 2h 28m.

Another point of scientific interest is that body 3 has two rings, but they are less than 10 km in total width.

System map

System map

A sample of the views

View 1

View 2

View 3

View 4

View 5

This system contains a number of scientifically and visually interesting elements. Bodies 2, 3, 3 a, 3 b and 4 co-orbit in a tight-knit formation to provide some stunning views.

Moons 3 a and 3 b regularly collide. Although the differing inclinations mean some collisions are only fleeting, this pair collides every 31.5 hours. As of 3308-09-14, these are the most frequent known recurring colliders.

Schedule of Collisions

Schedule of Collisions

Of particular scientific interest is the fact that moon 3 b orbits its parent closer and faster than 3 a does. 3 b orbits with a semi major axis of 13,575 km and an orbital period of 2h 17m, whilst 3 a is at 14,273km and a period of 2h 28m.

Another point of scientific interest is that body 3 has two rings, but they are less than 10 km in total width.

System map

System map

A sample of the views

View 1

View 2

View 3

View 4

View 5

JOURNAL
OBSERVATORY
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