English

The true anomaly of point P(x,y) is shown as the angle θ.

Noun

true anomaly ‎(plural true anomalies)

1. (astronomy, celestial mechanics) The angle PFC formed by P = the periapsis of a celestial body's elliptical orbit, F = the focus of that orbit, and C = the current position of the celestial body.

Related terms

• eccentric anomaly
• mean anomaly