What’s an elliptical orbit?

Elliptical orbits are oval-shaped paths of celestial bodies caused by varying attraction forces. There are four types of orbits, including elliptical, which is disrupted from a circular orbit. Johannes Kepler discovered the planets have elliptical orbits, enabling accurate predictions. The Earth’s orbit is nearly circular with small variations over time, affected by precession and tilt. […]

What’s the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy?

The Sagittarius Dwarf elliptical galaxy is the third closest neighboring galaxy to the Milky Way, engaged in a polar orbit around it. It’s losing a stellar flux and is one of the few galaxies on a direct collision course with the Milky Way. The Sagittarius Dwarf elliptical galaxy is the third closest neighboring galaxy to […]

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