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They orbit the Sun in the same path as Jupiter, and 60° ahead of or behind it.
Yes. The Trojan asteroids orbit along the orbital path of Jupiter at points 60o ahead of and behind it. These regions are two of the "Lagrange points," named after the mathematician who discovered that such orbits could be stable
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Which asteroids travel before and behind the planet Jupiter?
The asteroids that travel in orbits that take them ahead of Jupiter are called "Trojan asteroids." They are located in two groups, known as the Greek camp and the Trojan camp, positioned along Jupiter's orbit around the sun. These asteroids have stable orbits because they are in gravitational equilibrium with Jupiter and the sun.
What is the most important defining property of Trojan asteroids?
Trojan asteroids are a group of asteroids that share the same orbit as a larger planet, located at stable Lagrange points ahead of or behind the planet. This unique orbital configuration is the most important defining property of Trojan asteroids.
What is the name for a band of asteroids?
Some asteroids are considered associated and are called "groups." Most asteroids are not part of groups but are in a "belt" positioned between Mars and Jupiter. Certain zones of gravitional equilibrium can capture asteroids. These zones are known as LaGrange Points. Jupiter, having the most powerful planetary gravity, has several groups at these points. Two of them, because the individual asteroids in them are named after heroes in the Trojan War, are known as "Trojan asteroids." One group is the "Trojan" group and another is the "Greek" group, even though there's an important Trojan in the Greeks and an important Greek with the Trojans.
What planet have hundreds of Trojan asteroids circling along its orbit?
Jupiter has hundreds of Trojan asteroids circling along its orbit. These Trojans are located in two groups ahead of and behind Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun.
The Trojan asteroids have orbits that?
The Trojan asteroids have orbits that are located along the same path as a planet, about 60 degrees ahead or behind the planet. They are in gravitationally stable regions called Lagrange points, which result from the interaction between the gravity of the planet and the Sun.
What moon is Trojan boy?
Ganymede.
Which asteroids travel before and behind the planet Jupiter?
The asteroids that travel in orbits that take them ahead of Jupiter are called "Trojan asteroids." They are located in two groups, known as the Greek camp and the Trojan camp, positioned along Jupiter's orbit around the sun. These asteroids have stable orbits because they are in gravitational equilibrium with Jupiter and the sun.
What is the most important defining property of Trojan asteroids?
Trojan asteroids are a group of asteroids that share the same orbit as a larger planet, located at stable Lagrange points ahead of or behind the planet. This unique orbital configuration is the most important defining property of Trojan asteroids.
Are the Trojan asteroids a threat to earth?
No, they all have a very stable orbit.
What is the name for a band of asteroids?
Some asteroids are considered associated and are called "groups." Most asteroids are not part of groups but are in a "belt" positioned between Mars and Jupiter. Certain zones of gravitional equilibrium can capture asteroids. These zones are known as LaGrange Points. Jupiter, having the most powerful planetary gravity, has several groups at these points. Two of them, because the individual asteroids in them are named after heroes in the Trojan War, are known as "Trojan asteroids." One group is the "Trojan" group and another is the "Greek" group, even though there's an important Trojan in the Greeks and an important Greek with the Trojans.
What planet have hundreds of Trojan asteroids circling along its orbit?
Jupiter has hundreds of Trojan asteroids circling along its orbit. These Trojans are located in two groups ahead of and behind Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun.
Which planet have hundreds of Trojan asteroids circling along its orbit?
Do your homework. Just kidding; Jupiter.
The Trojan asteroids have orbits that?
The Trojan asteroids have orbits that are located along the same path as a planet, about 60 degrees ahead or behind the planet. They are in gravitationally stable regions called Lagrange points, which result from the interaction between the gravity of the planet and the Sun.
What are the asteroids the follow and precede Jupiter in a gravitational well called?
The asteroids that follow Jupiter in its orbit are called Trojans, while the ones that precede Jupiter are referred to as Greeks. These asteroids orbit the Sun in two distinct swarms located around the Lagrange points of Jupiter's orbit.
What are some of Neptune's asteroids?
There are 3 major ones that are following in Neptune's orbit, known as Trojan asteroids. They don't have official individual names yet, just designation numbers: 2008LC18, 2005TN53, and 2001QR322.
Are there any asteroids near Saturn?
Yes, there are numerous asteroids in the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter, but some may enter Saturn's orbit. These asteroids are often referred to as Trojan asteroids or irregular moons. They share an orbit with Saturn, either ahead of or behind the planet along its path around the Sun.
What were Achilles' special troops in the Trojan War called?
The Myrmidons.
