Can I accurately plot the orbits of our solar system's planets using equations?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of plotting the orbits of solar system planets using mathematical equations. The user seeks a static model that accurately represents planetary positions over time without accounting for gravitational interactions. They aim to develop a program that calculates distances between orbital bodies based on specific date and time inputs, referencing the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for approximations from 3000 BC to 3000 AD.

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  • Understanding of celestial mechanics
  • Familiarity with orbital equations
  • Basic programming skills for simulation development
  • Knowledge of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) data resources
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  • Research Kepler's laws of planetary motion
  • Explore the use of Python libraries for astronomical calculations, such as Skyfield
  • Learn about the mathematical modeling of orbits using differential equations
  • Investigate the JPL HORIZONS system for precise planetary data
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Astronomy enthusiasts, software developers interested in simulation, educators creating science models, and anyone looking to understand planetary motion in a simplified context.

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I have been searching the internet for the last few days with no luck, due probably to the improper phrasing of my searches, for what I think is a fairly straight forward set of answers.

Basic Question: "Are there equations to graph the orbits of our solar system's planetary bodies on to a graph?"

Expanded: Assuming a static model of our solar system (one in which simulated for millions of years outward would show no deviation in the orbits), Is the a set of equations to plot the stellar bodies onto a grid based on a date/time given for earth?

I would like to be able to create essentially a solar system model in a computer than is bothering with Newtonian physics or whether planet a will crash into planet b. Basically, I want to write a program (possibly later incorporate it into a game) that will give me a distance from any two orbital bodies given a date/time. This would be somewhat the equivalent to solar system models made for elementary science fairs.
 
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