• ContriteErudite@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    4
    ·
    1 month ago

    I’ve often thought that ‘clearing’ it’s orbit is misleading. I believe the definition ought to be changed to ‘controls’ or ‘governs’ its orbit. This allows for objects in stable L4/L5 locations without inviting the caveats that ‘clearing’ needs.