ALL meanings of celestial mechanics
ce·les·tial me·chan·ics
C c - noun celestial mechanics the study of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational fields 3
- noun celestial mechanics the branch of astronomy that deals with the motion and positions of celestial objects in orbit 3
- noun celestial mechanics the branch of astronomy that deals with the application of the laws of dynamics and Newton's law of gravitation to the motions of heavenly bodies. 1
- noun celestial mechanics (astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction. 0