Accepted (precise) value for lunar L2 point?

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The discussion focuses on finding an accepted value for the lunar L2 point to compare with an optimized value derived from a stability test program. The formula used involves the mass of the Moon and Earth to approximate the radius of the Moon's orbit. It is noted that while L4 and L5 points are stable, L2 requires stationkeeping due to its instability and the perturbations caused by the Moon's non-circular orbit and the Sun's influence. The user is seeking a literature value for their report but appreciates the insights shared. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in calculating and verifying the stability of the lunar L2 point.
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Does anyone know where I can find one? I've written a program to test the stability of the lunar L2 point by placing a massless test object in orbit there and I've found an optimised value based on the approximation

r_{m}(\frac{M_{M}}{3M_{E}})^{1/3}

where r_{m} is the radius of the moon's orbit, M_{M} is the mass of the moon and M_{E} is the mass of the Earth. I need an accepted value to compare my precise, optimised L2 value to, but I haven't been able to find one anywhere. Can anyone help me out please?
 
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And it moves around. The Moon's orbit is not circular, and the Sun is a huge perturbing factor.
 
Ah okay, thank you very much guys! :) I was hoping for a literature value I could compare to because I have to write a report on this, but that is helpful all the same.
 
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