Orbit refers to the curved path that an object follows as it moves around another object due to the influence of gravitational forces. In astronomy, this term is often used to describe the path that celestial bodies, such as planets, moons, and artificial satellites, take as they revolve around larger bodies like stars or planets. The shape of an orbit can vary, typically being elliptical, though they can also be circular or parabolic, depending on the object’s energy and gravitational interactions. The concept of orbit is fundamental in understanding the dynamics of celestial mechanics and the behavior of objects in space.
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