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Record 1 2022-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
CONT

Since the farthest rocks are loosely bound to their parent star, they can be easily dislodged into interstellar space by the gravitational disturbance of a passing star. Such objects will inherit the motion of their parent star relative to the local standard of rest (LSR) because their initial orbital speed around the star is small.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale
CONT

Le référentiel au repos local est l'orbite circulaire imaginaire autour du centre de la galaxie qui passe par la position du Soleil.

Spanish

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