A hypothesis for the low inclination of the orbits of the Martian moons following capture is presented, in which the inclination is reduced by the cumulative effect of ejection and re-accretion of material from the surfaces.


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    Title :

    Eccentricity and Inclination Reduction Following Capture of Martian Moons


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    52nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC 52) ; 2021 ; Virtual, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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