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Name: Daniel M.
Status: other
Age: 40s
Location: N/A
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Date: 2001-2002
Question:
What is the orbital path of the moon about the earth with respect to the earth axis of rotation?

Replies:
- The orbital paths of the moon/earth/sun system is complicated. There is a model proposed by Eric Ballaux on the website:

http://home2.planetinternet.be/ballaux

I am not able to assess the correctness of his model, but it illustrates the complexity of the question even if his particular model is incomplete or incorrect.

Vince Calder


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