Shape of planet orbits

Dolores Posts: 4, Reputation: 1

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Mar 2, 2005, 02:34 AM

Shape of planet orbits

Why is the shape of most planet's orbits elliptical?

Nez Posts: 557, Reputation: 51

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Mar 2, 2005, 05:54 AM

Planets Orbits

See my reply to your question on gravity.

Good luck,
Nez.

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