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Definitions for aphelion
əˈfi li ən, əˈfil yən, æpˈhi li ən; əˈfi li ə, əˈfil yə, æpˈhi li əaphe·lion
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Princeton's WordNet
aphelionnoun
apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun
Wiktionary
aphelionnoun
The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the sun.
Etymology: Greek form of aphelium, from ἀπό + ἥλιος (modelled after apogaeum). Compare perihelion.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
APHELIONnoun
aphelia, plur. That part of the orbit of a planet, in which it is at the point remotest from the sun.
Etymology: from ἀπὸ, and ἥλιος, the sun.
The reason why the comets move not in the zodiack, is, that, in their aphelia, they may be at the greatest distances from one another; and consequently disturb one another’s motions the least that may be. George Cheyne, Philosoph. Principles.
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aphelion
An apsis (from Ancient Greek ἁψίς (hapsís) 'arch, vault'; pl. apsides AP-sih-deez) is the farthest or nearest point in the orbit of a planetary body about its primary body. For example, the apsides of the Sun are called the aphelion and perihelion.
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aphelion
Aphelion is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is farthest from the sun. It is the opposite of perihelion, which is the point in the orbit where the celestial body is closest to the sun.
Webster Dictionary
Aphelionnoun
that point of a planet's or comet's orbit which is most distant from the sun, the opposite point being the perihelion
Etymology: [Gr. + sun.]
Wikidata
Aphelion
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Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Aphelion
a-fē′li-on, n. the point of a planet's orbit farthest away from the sun:—pl. Aphē′lia. [Gr. apo, from, hēlios, the sun.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
aphelion
That point in the orbit of a planet or comet which is most remote from the sun, and at which the angular motion is slowest; being the end of the greater elliptic axis. The opposite of perihelion.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aphelion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aphelion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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