bode's law

Bode's law

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-duh z]
- /ˈboʊ dəz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-duh z]
- /ˈboʊ dəz/

Definitions of bode's law words

noun bode's law an empirical rule relating the distances of the planets from the sun, based on the numerical sequence 0, 3, 6, 12, 24,…. Adding 4 to each number and dividing by 10 gives the sequence 0.4, 0.7, 1, 1.6, 2.8,…, which is a reasonable representation of distances in astronomical units for most planets if the minor planets are counted as a single entity at 2.8 3
noun bode's law a numerical scheme that gives the approximate distance from the sun of the seven inner planets but fails for Neptune and Pluto (now considered a dwarf planet). 1
noun bode's law Titius-Bode law. 0

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Origin of bode's law

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; after Johann E. Bode (1747-1826), German astronomer, though probably first formulated by Johann D. Titius (Tietz) (1729-96)

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