celestial mechanics

noun

the branch of astronomy that deals with the application of the laws of dynamics and Newton's law of gravitation to the motions of heavenly bodies.

Origin of celestial mechanics

First recorded in 1815–25

Words nearby celestial mechanics

celestial hierarchy, celestial horizon, celestial latitude, celestial longitude, celestial marriage, celestial mechanics, celestial meridian, celestial navigation, celestial pole, celestial sphere, celestine i

British Dictionary definitions for celestial mechanics

celestial mechanics

noun

the study of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational fields

Scientific definitions for celestial mechanics

celestial mechanics

The science of the motion of celestial bodies under the influence of gravitational forces. See more at Kepler's laws of planetary motion relativity.