Antapex

/ænˈteɪpɛks/ noun

The point in the sky directly opposite to the apex, or the direction from which an object appears to be approaching.

From Greek 'anti-' (opposite) + Latin 'apex' (peak or tip). The term emerged in astronomy to describe the counterpoint to the apex direction, particularly used in discussing stellar motion and celestial mechanics.

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