What Is the Orbital Length in Km on This Graph?

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The discussion centers on determining the orbital length in kilometers from a provided graph depicting right ascension and declination. The graph illustrates the object's path in the sky as viewed through a telescope but lacks sufficient information to calculate the distance from the orbiting body. Participants note that without additional data, such as the object's distance from the central body, the orbital length cannot be accurately determined. The importance of having complete information for such calculations is emphasized. Overall, the discussion highlights the limitations of interpreting orbital data from sky coordinates alone.
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That graph shows right ascension and declination. These "sky coordinates" allow you to trace out the path of the object in the sky as viewed through a telescope. I don't think this is enough information to determine the how far it is away from the body it is orbiting.
 

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