Using the equivariant Ljusternik-Schnirelmann theory, we prove that there are at least 2·(N-2)·N-3 geometrically distinct noncollision orbits with prescribed energy for a class of planar N-body-type problems.
The Existence of Multiple Geometrically Distinct Preiodic Orbits with Prescribed Energy for N-Body-Type Problems. Acta Mathematica Sinica, Chinese Series, 1996, 39(3) https://doi.org/10.12386/A1996sxxb0058