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I created a 2 body simulation Is there some special conditions where I can test their trajectory and check my code ?
This discussion focuses on assigning initial conditions for binary star systems in a two-body simulation. The user successfully tested their simulation with the Earth-Sun model and seeks to explore more complex scenarios, specifically binary star systems. Key examples provided include the Moon orbiting the Earth and the Earth orbiting the Sun. The discussion emphasizes the importance of establishing reasonable initial conditions to accurately simulate celestial trajectories.
PREREQUISITESAstronomy enthusiasts, astrophysicists, and software developers working on celestial simulations will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in modeling binary star systems and understanding orbital dynamics.
It passed the Earth sun test. But I was more about wandering cases like binary star etc. How can assign reasonable initial conditions for such systems ?BvU said:Yes: provide initial conditions. e.g. for the moon circling the Earth or the Earth circling the sun