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The point at which a general orbit is farthest from the center of mass.

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

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