Chaotic rotation

Chaotic rotation involves the irregular and unpredictable rotation of an astronomical body, typically seen in objects that aren't spherically symmetric and influenced by other forces. Unlike Earth's rotation, a chaotic rotation may not have a fixed axis or period.

Simulation of the chaotic rotation of Pluto's moon Nix, modeled as an ellipsoid.

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