Concept information
Preferred term
Periastron
Definition
- In a binary system, the point in the orbit where a component is nearest the other component; opposite of apastron. (en)
Broader concept
- Apsides (en)
Editorial note
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1208
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