Difference between revisions of "Apoapsis"
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Revision as of 14:22, 6 October 2007
Definition
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.
