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Definition of "aphelia" [aphelia]

  • The point in the orbit of a celestial body at which it is farthest from the body it orbits. (noun)

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Use "aphelia" in a sentence
  • "As it looks now, you would think there are two perihelia and two aphelia..."
  • "All planetoids behind Pluto, Pluto, Neptune are close to perihelia or aphelia on their orbits."
  • "Then, what has the 2012-transit of Venus, Jupiter's aphelia and the maximum of Solar cycle got to do with Nibiru?"