Whipple formulae
= Whipple formulae
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The Whipple formulae are a set of equations used in astronomy, specifically in the field of celestial mechanics. They are used to approximate the motion of a satellite or celestial body in the gravitational field of a primary body (such as the Earth or another planet). The formulas are named after the American astronomer Fred Whipple.