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period (P) | ||||
subject | fact |
period | has symbol P | ![]() |
has definition An orbital element representing the time required to complete an orbit. This parameter is required when determining the orbit of a binary star system in which the mass is not known. | ![]() | |
is an instance of orbital element | ![]() | |
is an instance of time | ![]() | |
orbital element | is required to define the size, shape, and orientation of an orbit in space | ![]() |
see also mean element | ![]() | |
see also osculating element | ![]() | |
time | has unit time unit | ![]() |
number | has value | ![]() |