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Astronomy · L4 · Which Lagrange Point?

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A decision flow for identifying which of the five Lagrange points a location corresponds to, and its stability.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
Locate the point relative to the two massive bodiesOn the direct line connecting them?L1: unstableL2: unstableL3: unstableL4: stableL5: stableYes, between themYes, beyond the smaller bodyYes, beyond the larger bodyNo, 60 degrees ahead in the orbitNo, 60 degrees behind in the orbit

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