Stability of L points

--- In spacesettlers@y..., "Combs, Mike" wrote:
> From: Bill [mailto:qwerty172@e...]
>
> You are both correct.
>
> Well, since Ed is saying that the stable point would be Earthward
of L1, and
> I'm saying it would be sunward of L1, I don't think we can both be
right at
> the same time.

You know, Mike, it's a good thing I wrote all my calculations down,
or I would really have started arguing with you. I took a look at my
equations again, and you are correct, the L1' saddle would be closer
to the SUN. I stand corrected.

:) ed