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Solar System 2 Simulations

The following simulations are examples of particular objects (asteroids, comets) in the solar system whose motion under the influence of gravity is in some way interesting or unusual.

Asteroid 2004 FH Simulation shows the very close encounter of Asteroid 2004 FH with the Earth on 18th March 2004.
Asteroid Toutatis Simulation shows the close encounter of Asteroid Toutatis with the Earth on 29th September 2004.
Comet Gehrels 3 Simulation shows Comet Gehrels 3, which had a close encounter with Jupiter in 1970 which dramatically changed its orbit, and which will have a similar close encounter with Jupiter in 2063.
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Simulation shows the well-known collision of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 with the planet Jupiter.
Disaster! Simulation shows what might happen if a star was to pass through the solar system, severely disrupting it.
Earth's Quasi-Moons Simulation shows three asteroids which orbit the Sun whilst occasionally spending periods circling the Earth.