Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

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