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[michaellxv]

1 day is 1 rotation of the earth
1 year is 1 orbit of the earth around the sun.
What is 1 orbit of the sun around the galaxy called?:help:

[Benno18]

Sounds like a logical step to take take to me:lol:

Now i want to know!!!!:lol:

Edit: FOUND IT!!!!

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_orbital_period_of_the_s un

[michaellxv]

and how long does it take?

Note: A damn long time is not an acceptable answer.:D

[Robh]

Also read this ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactic_year

Regards, Rob

[michaellxv]

So the sun is about 20 years old then.

[ballaratdragons]

No, the sun is about 20 gyears old :lol:

[Miaplacidus]

I don't feel quite so old now.
:)