Yarkovsky effect
E2212505
UNEXPLORED
The Yarkovsky effect is a small but significant force on rotating bodies in space caused by the uneven emission of thermal radiation, which can gradually alter an asteroid’s orbit over time.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Yarkovsky effect canonical | 1 |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
asteroid 6489 Golevka