Getting constrained orbits
Diego R Jun 9, 2010
One of the nice features of Find_Orb is its ability to self impose contrains in one or more of the six orbital parameters. But sometimes, what you got to offer Find_Orb in order to make things easier is distance. Distance to Solar system minor planets can be determined via parallax using two observers in the surface of Earth imaging the object at the same time.
For instance, two observers 10 000 km apart will get a noticeable 12,50" parallax from an object 1,10 AU away.
How could that distance be used to help Find_Orb refine its orbit calculations?
Thanks!