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aphelion

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ID 576052 Last modified 28.10.2024
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Domain astronomyastrophysics
  • ümber Päikese tiirleva keha orbiidi Päikesest kaugeim punkt
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    • Maa on afeelis juuli algul. Vastaspunkt: periheel
  • point in a solar orbit which is most distant from the sun
    Good to know
    • See also: perihelion (antonym) [ IATE:1160185 ] apoapsis (broader) [ IATE:1475364 ]
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afeel
Usage examples
  • Maa on afeelis juulis, mistõttu põhjapoolkera suved on pisut jahedamad ja pikemad kui lõunapoolkera suved.
aphelion
Usage examples
  • On Friday the planet reached its farthest point from its star, known as aphelion.

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