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Homework Statement
Imagine viewing an eclipse of Charon by Pluto. Assume the satellite orbit is nearly circular, of known radius a, and is viewed edge-on. Explain how you could use the observations to infer a diameter for Pluto
Homework Equations
Orbital radius R=a
The Attempt at a Solution
Pluto is totally covering Charon right?
Does it sound like I should be able to look up the radius of Charon? Or just use a?
I'm really stuck with this one.
Thanks for your help!