Minimum orbit intersection distance
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Minimum orbit intersection distance
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Minimum orbit intersection distance (MOID) is a measure used in astronomy to assess potential close approaches and collision risks between astronomical objects. It is defined as the distance between the closest points of the osculating orbits of two bodies. Of greatest interest is the risk of a collision with Earth. Earth MOID is often listed on comet and asteroid databases such as the JPL Small-Body Database. MOID values are also defined with respect to other bodies as well: Jupiter MOID, Venus
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Measure of close approach or collision risk in astronomy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_orbit_intersection_distance
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2024-03-27T04:53:34Z
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