An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 18.29

Physical Processes in the Solar System — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · pulsar-planets-keplers-third-law

Problem

The three planets orbiting PSR 1257+12 have orbital periods of 25.34 d, 66.54 d, and 98.22 d. Verify that these objects obey Kepler's third law.