Apoapsides

/ˌæpoʊˈæpsɪdiːz/ noun

Plural of apoapsis; the points in orbits of celestial bodies that are farthest from the center of attraction.

From Greek 'apo-' (away from) + 'apsis' (orbit point). Used in astronomy and orbital mechanics.

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