Angular momentum and tidal evolution |
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Authors: | Milan Bur?sa |
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Institution: | (1) Astronomical Institute, Czechoslovak Academy of Science, Prague, Czechoslovakia |
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Abstract: | Five satellites of Neptune orbit under the synchronous zone. In this sense the Neptune's system is similar to that of Uranus (nine satellites) and differs from Jupiter (two) and Saturn (zero). The basic parameters describing the angular momentum within the Neptune's system and of its tidal evolution are estimated. The main character of the tidal dynamics is due to the retrograde Triton. The total tidal decrease in the spin angular momentum of Neptune is compared with those of Uranus, Jupiter and Saturn. |
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