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'''The point at which a general orbit is closest to the center of mass.'''
'''The point at which a general orbit is closest to the center of mass.'''


The point at which a general orbit is farthest from the center of mass is known as [[apoapsis]].
The point at which a general orbit is farthest from the center of mass is known as [[apoapsis]]. Celestial bodies have specific terms relating to the '''[[apsis]]''' of their orbits.




[[Category:Orbital Mechanics]]
[[Category:Orbital Mechanics]]

Revision as of 22:23, 6 October 2007

Definition

The point at which a general orbit is closest to the center of mass.

The point at which a general orbit is farthest from the center of mass is known as apoapsis. Celestial bodies have specific terms relating to the apsis of their orbits.