"Laplace plane" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Laplace planes [plural]
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  1. (mathematics, astronomy) The mean plane occupied by the orbit of a satellite during a precession cycle; the plane normal to the orbital precession pole of the satellite. Wikipedia link: Laplace plane Categories (topical): Astronomy, Mathematics Coordinate_terms: ecliptic plane, equatorial plane

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