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'''The point at which | '''The point at which a body's orbit is farthest from the Earth.''' | ||
The point at which | The point at which a body's orbit passes closest to the Earth is known as [[Perigee]]. | ||
[[Category:Orbital Mechanics]] | [[Category:Orbital Mechanics]] | ||
Revision as of 01:09, 16 October 2008
Definition
The point at which a body's orbit is farthest from the Earth.
The point at which a body's orbit passes closest to the Earth is known as Perigee.