Apastron Definition

ə-păstrən
noun
The point at which an object is farthest away from the center of mass of the star it is orbiting.
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Noun

Singular:
apastron
Plural:
apastrons

Origin of Apastron

  • ap(o)– Greek astron star (probably on the model of aphelion) ster-3 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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