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☄️ Interstellar Object Flyby (2D): Hyperbolic Orbit, Excess Speed, Deflection and Comet Brightness

2D companion of the interstellar visitor lab: an analytic hyperbolic orbit through the inner solar system with eccentricity, excess speed, deflection angle, comet brightness and activity, verified against an RK4 integration.

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⚙ Under the hood

The 2D companion of the interstellar visitor lab: an analytic hyperbolic orbit through the inner solar system with eccentricity, excess speed, deflection angle and comet brightness, verified against an RK4 integration from 200 AU.

Hyperbolic OrbitInterstellar ObjectExcess SpeedComet BrightnessOrbital Mechanics

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