quasi-satellites
quasi-satellites is the plural of quasi-satellite.
Meaning of quasi-satellite
Noun
quasi-satellite (plural quasi-satellites)
- An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite.
- Synonyms:
- quasi-moon, quasimoon
Forms of quasi-satellites
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Questions about quasi-satellites
- What is quasi-satellites the plural of?
- Quasi-satellites is the plural of quasi-satellite.
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