Category:
Research Papers
Date Published:
December 15, 2024
Keywords:
Planetary orbits, Titius-Bode law, Mars, Earth
Abstract:
The Titius-Bode law [1] was proposed in the 18th century as a formula for describing planetary distances in the Solar System. Although this law today holds only historical significance due to a lack of physical basis and relatively large prediction errors, particularly for outer planets, its mention serves as a useful introduction to the topic of orbital element relationships.
The aim of this paper is to present a simple and accurate representation of the semi-major axis ratios of planets in the Solar System, using Mars as a reference point and mathematical constants associated with πpi. The methodology employed is inspired by the principles in The Theory of Natural Philosophy by Ruđer Bošković [2] and the Theory of Unity of the Whole and Its Parts [3], further emphasizing the importance of these theoretical approaches in modern understanding of nature.
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