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SSD Glossary
Inclination |
| The angle between the vectors normal to the body's orbit plane and the specified reference plane. Typical reference planes are the ecliptic plane and the equatorial plane (referred to a specific epoch). |
NOTE:
The list of defined terms to the left is by no means exhaustive with
respect to the general subject of solar system dynamics.
The terms listed are thought to be those more commonly used on our site
and thus appropriate for inclusion on this page.
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