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When orbiting the Sun:

Aphelion is the farthest point of the orbit

Perihelion is the nearest point of the orbit.

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Which is the smallest comets or asteroids or planets or moons?

Any of them because there is no set size for any of them. All of them are classified by different things and none of them are size. A moon orbits a planet, a planet orbits a star in a slightly elliptical orbit, a comet orbits a star in a highly elliptical orbit, and an asteroid is a planet or moon (any celestial object really) that is out of orbit and is flying through the universe a high speeds. For instance, a moon can be bigger than a planet.


What is the Orbital Path of Mercury?

Mercury circles the Sun on an elliptical (oval) orbit that varies in distance from 46 million to 70 million kilometers. The orbital length is some 364 million kilometers, but Mercury is moving at nearly 48 kilometers a second (47.87 km/sec) and requires only 88 days to make one orbit.


What planet has the most elongated orbit?

What you are referring to is the eccentricity of the planet's orbit around the sun. Eccentricity of a circular orbit is 0.0, whereas the eccentricity of an extremely elongated orbit is 1.0. So the closer the eccentricity of a planet's orbit is to 1.0, the more elongated is its orbit around the sun. Many extra solar planets have high eccentricities in accordance with their parent stars. In our solar system Mercury ( .20563) and Pluto (.24880766) have the highest eccentric orbits.


What small body circles the sun with a high eliptical orbit?

The small body that circles the sun with a high elliptical orbit is a comet. Comets are icy bodies that originate from the outer regions of the solar system and can develop bright tails as they pass close to the sun.


What 2 things keep something in orbit around the earth?

The two things that keep something in orbit around Earth are the object's velocity, which must be high enough to counteract gravity and maintain a stable path, and the gravitational pull of Earth, which pulls the object towards the planet's center. Both factors work together to keep the object moving in a circular or elliptical path around Earth.

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Are MEO HEO and GEO - elliptical orbits?

MEO (Medium Earth Orbit), HEO (High Earth Orbit), and GEO (Geostationary Orbit) are all circular orbits. Each of these orbits have specific altitudes and characteristics that make them ideal for different types of satellites and missions.


Does the space shuttle orbit the earth in what's called high orbit?

No. It is in low earth orbit.


What type of orbit does Halley's comet have?

It is elliptical with a period of 75.3 years and a semimajor axis of 17.8 astronomical units, a little smaller than Uranus's orbit. The eccentricity is 0.967 so that is approaches within 0.586 astronomical units of the Sun, and it is due back on July 28, 2061. It goes out to 35.1 astronomical units, beyond the orbit of Neptune. The inclination of the orbit is 162.3 degrees.


What are the high points of a wave?

It is called the crest.


What is the high points in a transverse wave are called?

The high points in a transverse wave are called crests. These are the points where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum in the upward direction perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.


Which is the smallest comets or asteroids or planets or moons?

Any of them because there is no set size for any of them. All of them are classified by different things and none of them are size. A moon orbits a planet, a planet orbits a star in a slightly elliptical orbit, a comet orbits a star in a highly elliptical orbit, and an asteroid is a planet or moon (any celestial object really) that is out of orbit and is flying through the universe a high speeds. For instance, a moon can be bigger than a planet.


What do the initials HEO stand for?

HEO is used to represent many different phrases, including Heavy Equipment Operator, High Earth Orbit, Highly Elliptical Orbits, Health Education Outreach, Hispanic Education Organization, Hongkong Exporters Online, Health Education Officer, High Energy Orbit, Highly Eccentric Orbit, Helping Each Other, and Higher Executive Officer.


What is the Orbital Path of Mercury?

Mercury circles the Sun on an elliptical (oval) orbit that varies in distance from 46 million to 70 million kilometers. The orbital length is some 364 million kilometers, but Mercury is moving at nearly 48 kilometers a second (47.87 km/sec) and requires only 88 days to make one orbit.


How does elliptical fitness work?

Elliptical fitness is one uses the elliptical machine to exercise. The elliptical trainer provides a high energy, low impact work out which is very effective for training.


Are Sole Elliptical trainers well-rated?

Yes, Sole Elliptical trainers are well-rated. They are said to be quiet, high quality, and have a smooth feel to insure comfort when exercising on the elliptical.


Is an elliptical bike right for me?

An elliptical is great for a full-body workout. They are excellent for cardio, fat burning, and building muscle. Elliptical machines tend to be more expensive than a stationary bike, but provide a high-quality workout, without being high-impact.


What is the distance between adjacent high points or two adjacent low points of a wave?

The distance between adjacent high points or two adjacent low points of a wave is called the wavelength. It is typically measured in meters and represents the length of one complete cycle of the wave pattern.