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Approximation methods in celestial mechanics. Application to Pluto's motion

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Various methods of approximation for the computation of planetary perturbations are investigated: Fourier, Fourier-Chebyschev and Legendre. Application is made to Pluto's motion. Based upon JPL's ephemeris DE200, Pluto's mean elements are provided and also a compact ephemeris covering 2 centuries.

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Chapront, J. Approximation methods in celestial mechanics. Application to Pluto's motion. Celestial Mechanics 34, 165–184 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01235799

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