periapsis
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periapsis — [per΄ē ap′sis] n. Astron. the nearest point to the gravitational center in the orbit of any satellite: see APOAPSIS … English World dictionary
Periapsis — Dieser Artikel beschäftigt sich mit den astronomischen Zusammenhängen; zum Gebrauch von Apsis und Apsidenachse in der allgemeinen Mechanik siehe Eulerwinkel Apsiden (Hauptscheitel der Keplerellipse) F: Gravizentrum (Brennpunkt) A: Periapsis, d1:… … Deutsch Wikipedia
periapsis — noun (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited • Syn: ↑point of periapsis • Ant: ↑point of apoapsis (for: ↑point of periapsis), ↑apoapsis … Useful english dictionary
periapsis — noun The point of a bodys elliptical orbit about the systems centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its minimum. In the case of other celestial bodies, specialised terms are used. See for details. Ant … Wiktionary
Periapsis — Periạpsis, Astronomie: Apsiden … Universal-Lexikon
Periapsis — Pe|ri|ap|sis die; , ...iden <zu ↑peri... u. ↑Apsis> kleinste der beiden ↑Apsiden … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
periapsis — low point of an orbit … Mechanics glossary
periapsis — n. point of an orbit when a satellite (or planet, star, etc.) is closest to the body being orbited (Astronomy) … English contemporary dictionary
periapsis — [ˌpɛrɪ apsɪs] noun (plural periapses si:z) Astronomy the point in the path of an orbiting body at which it is nearest to the body that it orbits … English new terms dictionary
periapsis — peri·apsis … English syllables
