L5

English

Diagram of the Lagrange points, showing L5 trailing the smaller object by 60 degrees.

Noun

L5

(astrophysics) Abbreviation of Lagrange point 5, located 60 degrees behind the smaller object along its orbit around the larger object.

Synonyms

trailing Trojan point

Related terms

(astrophysics): Lagrange point, L1, L2, L3, L4

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