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  • Planetary Orbit: Understanding Orbital Mechanics & Terms
    The term to describe the orbit of a planet is planetary orbit.

    However, you might also hear other terms used depending on the context:

    * Orbit: This is a general term for any object moving around another object due to gravity.

    * Elliptical orbit: This is the specific shape of most planetary orbits, which is an elongated circle.

    * Keplerian orbit: This refers to orbits that follow Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion.

    Let me know if you'd like more information about any of these terms!

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