Difference between revisions of "Periapsis"
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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]] | ||
