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Orbit is a term meaning the rotation of an object on an axis, or the particular rotation something makes. The term orbit is used for describing the manner in which planets rotate on their axis, and more!

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What is the imaginary line in space?

An imaginary line in space could refer to an axis of rotation or an orbit path. For example, the Earth's axis is an imaginary line around which it rotates, while the orbit path of a planet around the Sun could be considered an imaginary line in space.


What does horizon axis mean?

The horizon axis is the line in a graph that represents the range or domain of the data being plotted. It is typically the horizontal axis, also known as the x-axis, and shows the independent variable in a mathematical relationship.


What is the direction of Pluto's rotation?

I'm not sure how to explain directions in space since they are all relative to something else. This is about the best I can do. If you mean Pluto's rotation around the Sun it orbits in the same direction as the Earth which is also the same as the Sun's rotation on its axis. If you mean Pluto's rotation on its axis it's opposite the rotation of the Earth and Sun on their axes.


Does the Earth's axis always points toward the same direction in space?

Yes - more or less. It changes its direction in space ("precession") very slowly, making a full cycle every 26,000 years or so.Yes - more or less. It changes its direction in space ("precession") very slowly, making a full cycle every 26,000 years or so.Yes - more or less. It changes its direction in space ("precession") very slowly, making a full cycle every 26,000 years or so.Yes - more or less. It changes its direction in space ("precession") very slowly, making a full cycle every 26,000 years or so.


The earth rotates from east to west on its on axis. is it true?

I'm not sure of what you mean but I think you got it right. Another way to describe it is if you are North of Earth, out in space, looking back, you would see Earth rotate counter-clockwise. If you were out in space from the South side of our planet Earth, you would see the Earth rotate clockwise.