The period of one revolution of sun around the centre of galaxy is called ________
A. Parsec
B. Astronomical year
C. Cosmic year
D. Light year
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The galactic year, also known as a cosmic year, is the duration of time required for the Sun to orbit once around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. Estimates of the length of one orbit range from 225 to 250 million terrestrial years.Related Questions on Universe
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B. Jupiter and Saturn
C. Saturn and Earth
D. Saturn and Neptune
A. Contracted star with intense gravitational pull
B. Star with very low surface temperature
C. Star with no atmosphere
D. Pulsating star
Messenger satellite has been launched by NASA for the study of
A. Mercury
B. Venus
C. Saturn
D. Jupiter
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