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Calculators for close-orbiting planets - stevebowers - 10-03-2013
Two calculators from Tony Dunn
Quote:Here's a link to a javascript calculator which computes the distance interior to a planet where the planet's gravity will make the region unstable for other planets.
http://orbitsimulator.com/formulas/reachinterior.html
And Here's a link to a javascript calculator which computes the distance exterior to a planet where the planet's gravity will make the region unstable for other planets.
http://orbitsimulator.com/formulas/reachexterior.html
If you are modelling circular orbits, use n=3, otherwise read the link provided on those pages.