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synodic period [2 records]

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Record 1 1991-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
  • Astronomy
OBS

[Synodic period is] The interval between successive occurrences of the same configuration of a planet; for example, between successive oppositions or successive superior conjunctions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
  • Astronomie
OBS

On appelle "révolution synodique" (...) d'une planète l'intervalle de temps entre ses deux configurations consécutives homologues.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aéronautique et aérospatiale
OBS

BT-138

Spanish

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