Perihelion Rotation

Perihelion Rotation
If the planetary orbit is not constant, but rotating around the star, this called apsidal- or perihel rotation.
An perihelion rotation is caused by disturbances, e.g. when the shape of the planet or star is no longer spherical because it has been deformed by tidal forces.
 
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