Apsides

Apsides refer to the two extreme points in the orbit of a celestial body around another body. These points represent the closest and farthest distances the orbiting object can attain from the central body. Apsides play a crucial role in comprehending the shape and dynamics of orbits.

Each apsis for an object orbiting the Earth is named โ€œapogeeโ€ for the farthest point and โ€œperigeeโ€ for the closest point.

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