
doi: 10.1086/115445
The accuracy of first-order perturbation theory for long-period comets in a galactic tidal field is examined by comparing the theoretical predictions for changes in perihelion distance to the results of direct numerical integrations. It is found that the first-order theory agrees well with the integrations. 11 refs.
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