aphelion

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[edit] Etymology

Greek form of Latin aphelium from Ancient Greek ἀπό (apo), “‘from’”) + ἥλιος (hēlios), “‘sun’”) (modelled after apogaeum). Compare parhelion.

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• IPA: /əˈfiːlɪən/

[edit] Noun

aphelion (plural aphelia)

1. The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the sun.

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[edit] Related terms

• apogee
• perihelion
• apolune
• perilune