celestial mechanics meaning

UK US /səˈlɛstʃəl məˈkænɪks/ 6 syllables

celestial mechanics (noun): the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies.

Definition of celestial mechanics

  1. the branch of astronomy concerned with the application of Newton's laws of motion to the motions of heavenly bodies

    Type of: astronomy

How to pronounce celestial mechanics

celestial mechanics is pronounced /səˈlɛstʃəl məˈkænɪks/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.

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