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Meaning of POINT OF PERIAPSIS

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 Definition: [n]  (astronomy) the point in as orbit closest to the body being orbited
 
 Synonyms: periapsis
 
 Antonyms: apoapsis, point of apoapsis
 
 See Also: celestial orbit, celestial point, orbit, perigee, perihelion, perijove, perilune, periselene

 

 

 

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