Orbits
An orbit is the path an object in space travels around another. Lots of objects in the Universe orbit others. The Moon orbits the Earth.
Motion
Motion is when something moves from one place to another over time.
Everything around us is always moving, from tiny particles to huge galaxies.
In physics, we describe motion using ideas like distance, speed, and acceleration.
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![Silhouette of a cyclist in motion during sunset, with arrows indicating the direction of movement and wheel rotation. The word 'Motion' is displayed at the top of the image](/sites/default/files/styles/things_to_do_photovidppt/public/Motion.png?itok=WSwBe9jM)
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Maria Mitchell
Occupation
Astronomer, Educator, Librarian
Year born
1818
Research Areas
Comets, Solar Eclipse, Planets, Double Stars, Nebulae
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![A painting of Maria Mitchell. She is sat down, using one hand to hold the end of a telescope whilst she looks through it.](/sites/default/files/styles/things_to_do_photovidppt/public/maria-mitchell-theb3534-715f9c-1024.jpg?itok=K8__kmfd)
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by H. Dassel (1851)
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