The TROJAN Test explores a method for determining whether one object is truly orbiting another. While the barycenter test is commonly used, this video introduces a more reliable alternative known as the Trojan test. It explains how stable Lagrange points, particularly L4 and L5, can be used to verify orbital relationships by observing whether smaller bodies remain in fixed positions relative to the larger system. This approach provides clearer evidence of true orbital dynamics than relying solely on shared center-of-mass calculations.
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