Space exploration began with the launch of Sputnik and Astrophysics was born as the application of physics to the phenomena observed by Astronomy, which etymologically means laws of the stars.
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The period of time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun. The exact length of the year depends on the reference point taken.
See also: calendar, calendar year.
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