What is revolution in astronomy?

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A. S. Adikesavan
Mar 4, 2016

Revolution means one complete rotation, about a point for a point and about an axis for a system.

Explanation:

Revolution and rotation are synonyms, in the sense that both mean turning round a center. Yet, revolution means one complete rotation.
Period of revolution means period of one complete rotation.,

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