Earth's Departure from the Solar System: Impact on Planetary Orbits

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Earth's departure from the solar system would have negligible effects on the orbits of other planets due to its low gravitational influence. Some humorous remarks were made about the impact on Martian horoscopes and whether to take the Moon along. A hypothetical scenario involving a massive asteroid suggests that a smaller weight could potentially alter its trajectory if positioned correctly. Concerns were raised about the potential threat of a stellar body entering the solar system. Overall, the discussion highlights the minimal impact of Earth's absence on planetary dynamics.
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What effect upon orbits of the other planets would "spaceship" Earth have by leaving the solar system?
 
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er, none. Earth has too little gravity to be of any consequence.
 
Chronos said:
er, none. Earth has too little gravity to be of any consequence.

Well, it would screw up the Martian's horoscopes.
 
Should we take the Moon with us, or not?
 
I'm not sure how much it would affect the solar system.

However, let's say there is a gigantic asteroid heading toward Earth on a collision course. Let's say it ways millions of kilos. If you take a 500 kilo weight and match the asteroids velocity so that it is traveling parallel with the asteroid, and if enough distance is given, the 500 kilo will eventually pull the asteroid off of the collision course.

Now let's say a stellar body travels in system. We are screwed.
 
Do us a favor, calculate the probability of that occurring in our solar system :P
 

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