Reference Plane -- from Eric Weisstein's World of Physics

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Reference Plane

An arbitrary plane from which orbital elements are measured. For planets, the reference plane is usually defined as the ecliptic plane or invariable plane. For satellites, it is usually defined as the plane of the equator.


© 1996-2007 Eric W. Weisstein

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