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Yeah, ~ 1.5x in relation to their respective aphelions (farthest orbital distance to the Sun) But, yes - if you will - the area of the solar system consequentl
by dav_Oz 4y ago
Yeah, ~ 1.5x in relation to their respective aphelions (farthest orbital distance to the Sun)
But, yes - if you will - the area of the solar system consequently has more than doubled; which has nicer ring to it :)
To be exact if my numbers are correct:
πab = πa² √(1-e²)
Uranus (a = 19.19126 AU; e = 0.04717)
⇒ ~ 1155.755 AU²
Neptune (a = 30.07 AU; e = 0.008678 (what a neat circle!))
⇒ ~ 2840.54 AU²
i.e. approx. 2.46x the former area
- enviclash 4y agoThis is certainly impressive, thanks!