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  • Understanding Orbital Mechanics: Calculating Orbit Period Around the Sun
    The equation for orbit around the Sun is:

    ```

    T^2 = (4 * pi^2 / GM) * r^3

    ```

    where:

    * T is the orbital period (in seconds)

    * G is the gravitational constant (6.674 × 10^-11 N m^2 kg^−2)

    * M is the mass of the central body (in kilograms)

    * r is the semi-major axis of the orbit (in meters)

    This equation can be used to calculate the orbital period of any object orbiting the Sun, including planets, asteroids, and comets.

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