periapsis
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periapsis — [per΄ē ap′sis] n. Astron. the nearest point to the gravitational center in the orbit of any satellite: see APOAPSIS * * * … Universalium
periapsis — [per΄ē ap′sis] n. Astron. the nearest point to the gravitational center in the orbit of any satellite: see APOAPSIS … English World dictionary
Periapsis — Dieser Artikel beschäftigt sich mit den astronomischen Zusammenhängen; zum Gebrauch von Apsis und Apsidenachse in der allgemeinen Mechanik siehe Eulerwinkel Apsiden (Hauptscheitel der Keplerellipse) F: Gravizentrum (Brennpunkt) A: Periapsis, d1:… … Deutsch Wikipedia
periapsis — noun (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited • Syn: ↑point of periapsis • Ant: ↑point of apoapsis (for: ↑point of periapsis), ↑apoapsis … Useful english dictionary
Periapsis — Periạpsis, Astronomie: Apsiden … Universal-Lexikon
Periapsis — Pe|ri|ap|sis die; , ...iden <zu ↑peri... u. ↑Apsis> kleinste der beiden ↑Apsiden … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
periapsis — low point of an orbit … Mechanics glossary
periapsis — n. point of an orbit when a satellite (or planet, star, etc.) is closest to the body being orbited (Astronomy) … English contemporary dictionary
periapsis — [ˌpɛrɪ apsɪs] noun (plural periapses si:z) Astronomy the point in the path of an orbiting body at which it is nearest to the body that it orbits … English new terms dictionary
periapsis — peri·apsis … English syllables
