L1 point

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Term: L1 point
Definition:

Lagrange Point 1 is an (unstable) gravitational fix point between the Earth and the Sun. It is close to Earth and always on the Earth-Sun line. Several solar monitoring spacecraft are in orbit around the L1 point.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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