Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

3 articles for
"Perigee"

Perigee [Astro*Index]

From the Greek "near the Earth." The point along the orbit of the moon closest to the center of the earth. Opposite of apogee.

 

See also: ♦ Periapsis ♦ Apoapsis ♦ Apogee

 

Perigee [Munkasey M.]

That point in the orbit of a body –where it is at the closest approach to the body that it is orbiting around.

 

See also: ♦ Periapsis ♦ Apoapsis ♦ Apogee

 

Perigee [DeVore]

At the closest point to the Earth. v. Orbit.

 

See also: ♦ Orbit ♦ Periapsis ♦ Apoapsis ♦ Apogee