Planets Orbiting the Sun (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Planets Orbiting the Sun

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(a) shows how the "real" Earth orbits the Sun, with a constant angle of the tilt of the spinning axis, giving the familiar four seasons per year. (b) shows how the planet of the Game of Thrones may orbit the sun, giving extended seasons as the planet "tumbles" on it spinning axis, resulting in the same Hemisphere pointing towards the Sun throughout the year.

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Dan Lunt, University of Bristol

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