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... > Astrophysical processes > Gravitation > Celestial mechanics > Orbits > Orbital elements > Apsides > Apogee

Preferred term

Apogee  

Definition

  • The point in the orbit of the moon or an artificial satellite that is farthest from the terrestrial center and at which the body's velocity is at a minimum. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/57

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