Periselene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periselene is a noun meaning Synonym of pericynthion.
Meaning
Synonym of pericynthion.
Example Sentences
These are a periselene altitude reduction and an inclination increase.
A zero or partical burn, not complicated by guidance malfunction, which results in a velocity of more than 7550 ft/sec at periselene places the prime transport vehicle (PTV) on a hyperbolic escape trajectory out of the lunar sphere of influence.
The lunar module shifted into an elliptic orbit with a periselene altitude of 14.3 km ± 200 m and an aposelene altitude of 113.2 km. At periselene tests of the radar altimeter, which ensures the landing of the lunar module on the Moon's surface, were carried out.
Synonyms for periselene
Depending on context, synonyms include pericynthion, perilune.
Antonyms for periselene
Common opposites include apolune, aposelene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perilune, epicone, perigone, cyanoplast, perichete, episome.
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