Perils Beyond the Roche Limit
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, the Roche limit stands as a significant boundary demarcating where celestial bodies can exist intact. Found in the field of gravitational astronomy, this limit delineates the critical distance from a planet where a satellite orbits without being torn asunder by tidal forces. Once breached, these forces intensify, potentially shattering the body into fragments.Rec...More
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