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Jupiter: its captured satellites.

J M Bailey

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |August 27, 1971
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Planetary Science
    • Orbital Mechanics
    • Astrophysics

    Background:

    • Jupiter's seven outer satellites possess small sizes and irregular orbits.
    • Capture is the presumed origin for these celestial bodies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the conditions under which Jupiter can capture satellites.
    • To calculate the dimensions of capture orbits around Jupiter.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized three-body problem relationships for planets in elliptical orbits.
    • Calculated capture orbit dimensions based on derived relationships.

    Main Results:

    • Jupiter can capture satellites via the inner Lagrangian point at perihelion or aphelion.
    • Perihelion captures yield direct orbits (11.48 x 10^6 km); aphelion captures yield retrograde orbits (21.7 x 10^6 km).

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  • Observed satellite orbits align with calculated capture parameters, suggesting asteroid belt origin.

    • Conclusions:

    • Jupiter's outer satellites were likely captured from the asteroid belt.
    • Direct orbits correspond to perihelion captures; retrograde orbits correspond to aphelion captures.
    • The study provides a dynamical explanation for the observed characteristics of Jupiter's outer satellites.