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in the formula....

T^2 / R ^3 = 4pi^ / GM

is R, the ORIBITAL radius? or just the radius of the planet??
 
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Orbital Radius. So centre of mass to centre of mass.
 
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Centre of rotation to centre of mass. In satellites the centre of rotation is normally the centre of the planet so simplifies to what xayma said.
 
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