What are Trojan objects?
Q: What are Trojan objects?
A: Trojan objects are objects that orbit 60° ahead (L4) or behind (L5) a more massive object.
Q: Where can Trojan asteroids be found?
A: The best known example of Trojan objects are the asteroids that orbit ahead or behind Jupiter around the Sun.
Q: Do Trojan objects orbit exactly at one of the Lagrange points?
A: No, Trojan objects do not orbit exactly at one of either Lagrange points, but do remain close to it, appearing to slowly orbit it.
Q: What is the largest group of asteroids known to move around the Sun?
A: The largest group of asteroids known to move around the Sun are those with the planet Jupiter.
Q: How many groups of Jovian Trojans are there?
A: There are two groups of Jovian Trojans, one group on each side of Jupiter.
Q: What is the central object that Trojan objects are in orbit around?
A: Trojan objects are in orbit around an even more massive central object.
Q: What is the difference between L4 and L5 positions?
A: L4 positions are 60° ahead of the more massive object, while L5 positions are 60° behind the more massive object.
