How can I calculate velocity of planet using orbit time?

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The discussion centers on calculating the velocity of a planet in an elliptical orbit using its orbital period and specific parameters such as the semi-major and semi-minor axes. The user has successfully calculated the ellipse but struggles with differentiating the ellipse to find velocity. Key insights suggest utilizing Kepler's laws of planetary motion to derive velocity from the orbital period and position along the ellipse, specifically referencing the relationship between orbital mechanics and time.

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Hi. I'm just a hobbier of astronomy and have a question about elliptical orbit.
In Before, I had calculated the elipse of a planet successfully.
In this case, I wonder that can calculate velocity(red vector) using orbit time(or position on elipse).

Let me assume that we know orbit's semi-major, minor axis(properties of black elipse), orbit period
and green dot's location or elapsed time from passing perihelion or aphelion.

I had thought that just differentiate the orbit elipse by time t but differentiate elipse is impossible operation as I know.
so can't catch clue of this problem.

Would anyone give me some hints?
 
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