point of apoapsis
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'point' comes from Old French 'point', meaning 'dot' or 'sharp end'. 'Apoapsis' comes from Greek 'apo', meaning 'away from', and 'apsis', meaning 'arch' or 'curve'.
مثال
- The point of apoapsis for the satellite is when it is farthest from the Earth.
- The point of apoapsis for a planet's orbit is the farthest distance from the Sun.
- Astronomers study the point of apoapsis to understand the characteristics of celestial bodies.
ترکیبهای رایج
Point of apoapsis Orbit around Celestial body Farthest point
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited