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Astronomy · L3 · Elliptical Orbit

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A planet's orbit is an ellipse with the star at one focus. This ellipse has semi-major axis 5 AU and semi-minor axis 3 AU, putting the star 4 AU from the centre.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
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