L5

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English[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

L5

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

Synonyms[edit]

trailing Trojan point

Related terms[edit]

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

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