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3 articles for "Aphelion"

Aphelion [Astro*Index]

The point in the orbit of a planet or comet when it is furthest from the center of the Sun.

See also:
♦ Perihelion
Aphelion [Munkasey M.]

The point of farthest approach in the orbit of a body around the Sun. For the Earth and the Sun this occurs at around December 21st of the year.

See also:
♦ Perihelion
Aphelion [DeVore]

v. orbit.

See also:
♦ Orbit ♦ Perihelion

 

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