Definitions for Aphelion
əˈfi li ən, əˈfil yən, æpˈhi li ən; əˈfi li ə, əˈfil yə, æpˈhi li əaphe·lion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 4 votes

1. aphelionnoun

   apoapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet that is at the greatest distance from the sun

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. aphelionnoun

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

2. Etymology: Greek form of aphelium, from ἀπό + ἥλιος (modelled after apogaeum). Compare perihelion.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aphelionnoun

   that point of a planet's or comet's orbit which is most distant from the sun, the opposite point being the perihelion

2. Etymology: [Gr. + sun.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aphelion

   Aphelion is the third album by Austria's symphonic metal band Edenbridge. It was released in 2003.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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 TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Aphelion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Aphelion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Aphelion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aphelion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Aphelion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphelion
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aphelion
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Aphelion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Aphelion
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Aphelion