Apastron
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /æˈpæstɹ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apastron is a noun meaning (astronomy) The point of greatest separation between a celestial object and the star which it orbits.
Meaning
(astronomy) The point of greatest separation between a celestial object and the star which it orbits.
Word Forms
- apastrons
- apastra
Antonyms for apastron
Common opposites include periastron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apoastron, periastron, apocynthion, apogee, apoapsis, apsis.
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