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(astronomy) An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite..
Use quasi-satellite when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Quasi-satellite means (astronomy) An object in a specific type of coorbital configuration (1:1 orbital resonance) with a planet, causing it to stay close to the planet over many orbital periods, despite not being a true satellite..
Common synonyms include quasi-moon, quasimoon.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use quasi-satellite where its definition matches the intended context.
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