orbital inclination

angle between a reference plane and the plane of an orbit
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Summary

orbital inclination ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,026 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • orbital inclination is a type of physical quantity[2].
  • orbital inclination is a type of angular measure[3].
  • orbital inclination is a type of gradient[4].
  • orbital inclination is part of Keplerian elements[5].
  • orbital inclination's has contributing factor is recorded as latitude[6].
  • orbital inclination's main Wikidata property is recorded as P2045[7].
  • orbital inclination's different from is recorded as axial tilt[8].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include physical quantity[2], angular measure[3], and gradient[4].

Use and Application

orbital inclination is part of Keplerian elements[5].

Why It Matters

orbital inclination ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,026 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 14w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → zYNDu
    Subclass of → physical quantity, angular measure, gradient
    Has contributing factor → latitude
    Part of → Keplerian elements
    + 5 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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