Associations to the word «Aphelion»

Wiktionary

APHELION, noun. (astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the sun.

Dictionary definition

APHELION, noun. Apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun.

Wise words

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