Question

heliocentric model begin date: 9/25/2025 12:01:00 am due date: 9/26/2025 11:59:00 pm end date: 9/29/2025 11:5 problem 20 which statement best matches how you would measure saturns synodic orbit period? the time between consecutive inferior conjunctions the time for one rotation around its axis the time between consecutive oppositions the time it takes to circle the celestial sphere back to the same constellation submit hint feedback i give up! 3 submission(s) remaining hints: 0 for a 0% deduction. hints remaining: 0 feedback: 0% deduction per feedback.

Explanation:

The synodic period of a planet is the time interval between successive identical configurations as seen from Earth. For an outer - planet like Saturn, the time between consecutive oppositions (when the planet is opposite the Sun in the sky) is its synodic orbit period. Inferior conjunctions are for inner planets, rotation around its axis is its rotation period, and circling the celestial sphere back to the same constellation is related to its sidereal period.

Answer:

The time between consecutive oppositions