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point of apoapsis

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 Definition: [n]  (astronomy) the point in an orbit farthest from the body being orbited
 
 Synonyms: apoapsis
 
 Antonyms: periapsis, point of periapsis
 
 See Also: aphelion, apogee, apojove, apolune, aposelene, celestial orbit, celestial point, orbit

 

 

 

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