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How long does it take the Sun to orbit the Milky Way once?

The estimated duration for the Sun to make one complete trip around the Milky Way is approximately 225-250 million years. 

The time it takes for the Sun to complete one full orbit around the Milky Way is known as its galactic year or cosmic year.

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