File:Conic sections, orbits, and gravitational potential.jpg
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English: Conic sections describe the possible orbits of small objects around the earth. A projection of these orbits (yellow) onto the gravitational potential (blue) of the earth makes it possible to determine the orbital energy at each point in space. Isaac Newton, who proved that orbits were conic sections, is shown next to the milky way galaxy. The spectral colors symbolize different energy values, in analogy to the frequencies of light. (Oil painting by Sascha Grusche)
Français : Les sections coniques décrivent les orbites possibles des petits objets autour de la Terre. Une projection de ces orbites (en jaune) sur le champ gravitationnel de la Terre (en bleu) permet de déterminer l'énergie orbitale en chaque point de l'espace. Isaac Newton, qui a prouvé que les orbites sont des sections coniques, est représenté près de la voie lactée. Les couleurs spectrales symbolise différentes valeurs d'énergie, comme analogie au spectre de fréquences de la lumière (Peinture à l'huile de Sascha Grusche). |
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| Author | Sascha Grusche |
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