..:::'''I need help with space orbits :D''':::..

[nikispaceshiplover123]

>How do you calculate the period of a Mars’ orbit??
>And how do you work out what time of the year, when the closest distance is between Mars and Earth?

Please show working
Thanks

 

[MeteorWayne]

In general, we don't do your homework for you. A simple google search on orbits will get the formulas you need, and then at least you'll participate instead of having someone else do your work for you.

 

[kk434]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler%27s ... ary_motion

All you need about orbits!