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$\begingroup$ Aren't these the librations that also the Moon experiences? $\endgroup$
– frarugi87
Commented May 22, 2017 at 13:17
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$\begingroup$ I think you’re confused, and you are illustrating that the answer is yes. Synchronous rotation, specifically a 1:1 spin/orbit resonance, will not keep the same point on the face squarly toward its primary, but will rock back and forth. $\endgroup$
– JDługosz
Commented May 22, 2017 at 17:01
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$\begingroup$ @JDługosz Rather, it appears that Lio is suggesting that OP's entire premise is incorrect and perhaps impossible. That is a "No, but not for the reason you suggested. It will not work for this other reason..." That is not a 'yes'. $\endgroup$
– Loduwijk
Commented Jan 22, 2018 at 18:24

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