Planetary scattering
= Planetary scattering
Planetary scattering is the alteration of a smaller body's orbital energy and angular momentum by close encounters with a planet. Repeated encounters can eject, accrete, or detach the body.
= Planetary scattering
Planetary scattering is the alteration of a smaller body's orbital energy and angular momentum by close encounters with a planet. Repeated encounters can eject, accrete, or detach the body.