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Definitions for periastron
pe·ri·as·tron
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periastronnoun
That point of the orbit of a celestial body which is closest to the star around which the body is orbiting.
Etymology: From περί "around" + ἄστρον "star".
Webster Dictionary
Periastronnoun
that point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. peri` about + 'a`stron a star.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of periastron in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of periastron in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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