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POINT OF PERIAPSIS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Point Of Periapsis.

Point Of Periapsis - as a noun

(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
periapsis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
celestial point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
point of apoapsis

Example Sentences

"The point of periapsis is the closest point in the orbit of a satellite or spacecraft to its primary body."
"The point of periapsis is also known as the perigee."
"The point of periapsis of the Moon's orbit is constantly shifting."
"A satellite in a circular orbit has its point of periapsis at the same distance as its point of apoapsis."
"The point of periapsis is a crucial parameter in calculating the trajectory of a space mission."
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