aphelion

Meanings

• noun

  The point in its orbit where a planet is furthest from the Sun.

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Pronunciation

1. /æpˈhiːlɪən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

perihelion

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Variants

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aphelia , aphelion

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'aphelion' meaning 'far from the sun' or 'summit'.

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Trivia

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1. The Earth reaches aphelion around July 4 each year.

2. Jupiter, being the largest planet in the Solar System, reaches its aphelion at a greater distance from the Sun than any other planet.

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Related Concepts

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1. perihelion: The point in its orbit where a planet is closest to the Sun.

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In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was believed to stand at the aphelion, the furthest point from the Earth, and shine his light upon the world. In astronomy, the aphelion is an important concept used to study the orbits of planets.

How to Memorize "aphelion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the Sun at the center of the Solar System, and the planets orbiting around it. Picture the planet being at its furthest point from the Sun.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'apex', which means the highest point, and associate it with 'aphelion', the point in a planet's orbit that is farthest from the Sun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Aphelion is Away, from the Sun, At its furthest point'.

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