APOAPSIS

apoapsis, point of apoapsis

(noun) (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

apoapsis (plural apoapsides)

(astronomy) The point of a body's elliptical orbit about the system's centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its maximum.

Usage notes

For some celestial bodies, specialised terms are used.

Synonyms

• apocenter

Antonyms

• periapsis

Source: Wiktionary



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