SSD Glossary
Orbital Period |
The time required for an object to make a complete revolution along its orbit. For example, the orbital period for a typical main-belt asteroid is about 4 years. |
NOTE:
The list of defined terms to the left is by no means exhaustive with
respect to the general subject of solar system dynamics.
The terms listed are thought to be those more commonly used on our site
and thus appropriate for inclusion on this page.
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