Can a star orbit a planet

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Can a star orbit a planet

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In theory yes, but in actuality, no. Stars are far more massive than planets, enough that they fully resist the gravitational pull of a planet. A star could theoretically orbit a planet if it were smaller than the planet, but this has never been the case and likely never will be.

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