apastron
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The apastron of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun is the farthest point in its elliptical trajectory.
Definition:The path that an object follows around a more massive object due to gravity.
From orbit
Example:Astronomers study the apastrons and periastrons of planets and stars to understand their motion in the universe.
Definition:The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.
From astronomy
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