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The point of farthest excursion is called the apoapsis, with the closest approach being called the periapsis or pericentre, though for different bodies, unique derivitive terms are used. For example, when we talk of object in orbit about the Earth we use perigee and apogee for closest and furthest positions. When we are talking about objects in orbit around the sun, such as the planets, we use perihelion and aphelion for closest and furthest approches.
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What is the highest point in an orbit?
apogee
What are high low points in elliptical orbit called?
When orbiting the Sun: Aphelion is the farthest point of the orbit Perihelion is the nearest point of the orbit.
What point in a planet's orbit is closest to the sun?
The perihelion is the closest point to the Sun in the orbit of a planet.It is different for each planet based on the elliptical variation, but will always occur at the same point in each orbit.
When does a planet move slowest in its orbit?
At its aphelion, the point furtherest from its primary while in orbit.
What is the highest elevation of Nebraska?
Nebraska Highest Point Panorama Point, NE 5,424
What is the highest point in an orbit?
apogee
What is the origin and meaning of apogee?
That point in the orbit of the moon which is at the greatest distance from the earth., Fig.: The farthest or highest point; culmination.
What are high low points in elliptical orbit called?
When orbiting the Sun: Aphelion is the farthest point of the orbit Perihelion is the nearest point of the orbit.
What is a Point in orbit?
apsis
What the highest point in the Philippines?
The highest point Philippines is "Mt.Apo".
The highest point of the fir?
The highest point on a fir is the treetop.
What is the point when earth is closest to the sun calles?
That's the point in Earth's orbit called "perihelion".The point in the orbit that's farthest from the sun is "aphelion".
What is the highest point on Zambezi River?
The highest point is its source in Zambia.
What is the highest and lowest point in Oklahoma?
the highest point is black mesa
What is the highest point in Kentucky and what is its elevation?
the highest point in kentucky is kunechiwa
What is the highest point in CA what is the 2nd highest point in US?
OHIO
What is term for the 2 points in the orbit of a satellite nearest or furthest from the sun?
Perihelion = The point in a body's orbit closest to the sun Aphelion = The point in a body's orbit furthest from the sun
