Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
4 articles for "Revolution"
Revolution [Astro*Index]The motion of one body around another body.
Example: The Earth around the Sun.
See also:
♦ Orbit ♦ Anomalistic Period ♦ Sidereal Period ♦ Synodic Period
Revolution [Munkasey M.]
The movement of a Body around the Sun.
See also:
♦ Orbit ♦ Anomalistic Period ♦ Sidereal Period ♦ Synodic Period
Revolution [DeVore]
Orbital Revolution. (1) Loosely applied to anything that describes a circle, or pursues an orbit, in contradistinction to one which rotates upon an axis. (2) In connection with Directions (q.v.), the return of Sun, Moon, or any planet to its radical place. Revolution, Solar. v. Solar Revolution.
See also:
♦ Solar Revolution ♦ Orbit ♦ Anomalistic Period ♦ Sidereal Period ♦ Synodic Period
Revolution Period [Astro*Index]
The interval of time required for a planet to complete one orbit, from periapsis to periapsis.
See also:
♦ Periapsis
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