A planet is 4 astronomical units away from the star CELT, moving on an orbit of period 5 years. Planet2 is moving with a period of 125 years. What is the average distance of Planet2 from the star.
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- A planet is 4 astronomical units away from the star CELT, moving on an orbit of period 5 years. Planet2 is moving with a period of 125 years. What is the average distance of Planet2 from the star.
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