Square Orbits Part 1: Moon Orbits

In this video we analyze the trajectory of a moon about a star in search of a square orbit. It turns out that it's not too difficult to create a reasonably square orbit. Interestingly, the trajectory of a moon about a star is identical to the trajectory of a point on a wheel that rolls without slipping around the outside of a circle! Support this channel: One of the most helpful things you can do to support this channel is to share this video with others you think would find it interesting. It's also helpful if you subscribe. Thanks to Tony Morgan for technical advice and helpful discussions and to Noah Lape for helping record the intro/outro clips. Music by Vincent Rubinetti Download the music on Bandcamp: https://vincerubinetti.bandcamp.com/a... Stream the music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dVyjw...