Root Finder in Space - Calculating Aphelion - Episode 2

Explore orbital mechanics in this 14-minute video tutorial from Let's Code Physics. Learn how to calculate the aphelion, the farthest point of an orbit, for various celestial bodies including planets, moons, and even hypothetical pizzas orbiting asteroids. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates the code implementation using Scilab, a free and open-source numerical computation software. Gain practical insights into orbital dynamics and enhance your physics programming skills. Access the complete source code from the provided link to practice and expand upon the concepts presented in the tutorial.