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Point of Periapsis

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited

Framework senses

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(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
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