aphelion

From WikiWord, the free dictionary

/æpˈhiːlɪən/ English

Definitions

noun

The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

Related words

Synonyms

perihelion apsis apocenter apogee apastron apoherm apocentre apex apoastron apobaryon perihelium apocynthion apogalacticon apoapsis antapex periastron

Antonyms

Associated

oort farthest eccentricity uranus ecliptic furthest comet orbit orbital neptune pluto

References