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History of the mass of Mercury (1980)

Lyttleton, R. A.

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Publication Date: 2011-08-18

Description: This paper discusses the calculation of the masses of planets, as a means to construct reliable tables for their positions. Emphasis is placed on the four inner planets and the moon, with additional consideration given to the history of the masses of Jupiter and Saturn. A smooth curve can be drawn with the logarithm of the masses of the earth, Venus, Mars, and the moon, but the point for Mercury lies substantially off the curve. An investigation of the material content, surface examination, and planet radius for the planets leads to a reexamination of the history of the value for the mass of Mercury.

Keywords: LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION

Type: Royal Astronomical Society; vol. 21

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