Rotation period

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The rotation period o an astronomical object is the time that it taks tae complete ane revolution aroond its axis o rotation relative tae the backgrund starns. It differs frae the planet's solar day, whilk includes an extra fractional rotation needit tae accommodate the portion o the planet's orbital period in ane day.

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