Data needed - Related bodies and their stats

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for data sets that document the gravitational relationships between various astronomical bodies, including moons, planets, stars, black holes, galaxies, clusters, and superclusters. Participants express frustration over the difficulty of gathering this information individually.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is seeking comprehensive data sets that include mass and distance for pairs or sets of astronomical bodies.
  • Another participant questions the feasibility of finding such data sets, suggesting that the vast number of astronomical bodies makes it unlikely.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the initial miscommunication between "astronomical" and "astrological" bodies.
  • A participant suggests looking at the Washington Visual Double Star Catalog, although they acknowledge it may not fully meet the original request.
  • There are repeated mentions of a broken link to the catalog, followed by a corrected link provided by the same participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the challenge of finding comprehensive data sets for astronomical bodies, but there is no consensus on the availability or usefulness of the suggested resources.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the specific data needed and the limitations of the suggested catalog in meeting the original request.

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Are there data sets for pairs of astronomical bodies and their stats? (Edited)
I’m analysing the gravitational relationships between different mass astronomical bodies and am getting sick of having to individually google and document these.

Are there data sets out there that list pairs/sets of objects which includes their mass and distance from each other?

Including; Moons, Planets, Stars, Black Holes, Galaxies, Clusters and Superclusters.
 
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ForTheLoveOfPhysics said:
TL;DR Summary: Are there data sets for pairs of astrological bodies and their stats?

I’m analysing the gravitational relationships between different mass astrological bodies and am getting sick of having to individually google and document these.
I'm really hoping you meant astronomical bodies.
Even so, there are a lot of astronomical bodies, so the likelihood of finding information about pairs of them is close to nil.
 
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Mark44 said:
I'm really hoping you meant astronomical bodies.
I sure did mean astronomical! My bad!
 
Mark44 said:
I'm really hoping you meant astronomical bodies.
Are astrological bodies weighed with Librae?
 
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