Apolune
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noun.
The point in an orbit around the moon where the orbiting body is farthest from the moon.
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noun.
The
point
of an
elliptical
lunar
orbit
where the
distance
between the
satellite
and the Moon is at its
maximum
.
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noun.
apoapsis in orbit around the moon
Word Usage
"Period: May 2009* operation: elliptical orbit, 20 km (perilune) at south pole and 100 km (apolune) at north pole* mission: same as phase 2."
Antonyms
Words with the opposite meaning
perilune
Etymologically Related
aphelion
apogee
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
apoapsis
apocenter
point of apoapsis