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[edit] symbol
I believe the correct symbol for true anomaly is the greek nu (ν). The letter f is also sometimes used to distinguish it from the latin v, which is used for velocity. I have also seen theta (θ), but I have only seen T on wikipedia. As T is also used for the period, perhaps this should be avoided. --Lasunncty 18:41, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
I concur with this. I have never seen T used for true anomaly; only ν and θ. Unless someone can provide a reference that uses this notation, I propose this article should be edited to reflect the standard nomenclature. Kemperb 23:58, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
In college, we used the notation f and ν for the true anomaly. I have never seen T, either. 130.134.81.16 19:02, 22 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Clarification of slight weirdness
Is it worth noting that the periapsis (the closest approach to the FOCUS) is also the point where the semi-major axis (furthest distance from CENTRE) is measured, because I was very confused for a while? Or am I just dumb? Neodymion 02:37, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
